Ouagadougou to Calabar flights
Calabar lies 1,361 km (845 mi) south-east of Ouagadougou, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 30 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Ouagadougou | Calabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Burkina Faso | Nigeria |
| Population | 2.4 million | 540,000 |
| Elevation | 299 m (981 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Ouagadougou) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | OUA, 3 km out | CBQ, 3 km out |
Clocks in Calabar are 1 h ahead of Ouagadougou right now, so a 2 h 30 min journey lands 3 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Calabar
Crossing from Burkina Faso into Nigeria: money changes from the Franc to the Naira (NGN); sockets are BS 1363, BS 546; the dialling code becomes +234; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Calabar
Calabar is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,040 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO, 28 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Ekpo International Airport (regional) | CBQ | 3 km (2 mi) | 8,040 ft | 210 ft |
| Akwa Ibom International Airport (regional) | QUO | 28 km (17 mi) | 11,811 ft | 170 ft |
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Staying in Calabar
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Common questions
How far is Calabar from Ouagadougou?
1,361 km (845 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Ouagadougou.
How long does it take to get from Ouagadougou to Calabar by air?
About 2 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ouagadougou and Calabar?
Calabar is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lagos against Africa/Ouagadougou).
Which airports are used for Ouagadougou to Calabar flights?
Typically Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA) to Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ); Calabar also has QUO.
What currency do I need in Calabar?
The Naira (NGN).
Where can I stay in Calabar?
Our booking partner lists 61 places to stay in Calabar, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.