Ouagadougou to Conakry flights
Conakry lies 1,362 km (846 mi) west of Ouagadougou, in the same time zone. 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 | Conakry | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Burkina Faso | Guinea |
| Population | 2.4 million | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 299 m (981 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Ouagadougou) | UTC+0 (Africa/Conakry) |
| Nearest large airport | OUA, 3 km out | CKY, 8 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Conakry
Crossing from Burkina Faso into Guinea: money changes from the Franc to the Franc (GNF); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type K; the dialling code becomes +224; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648843 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4547615.
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 Conakry
Conakry is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,826-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport | CKY | 8 km (5 mi) | 10,826 ft | 72 ft |
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Staying in Conakry
Our booking partner lists 52 places to stay in Conakry. Of the 39 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (18), and 6 are five-star. Guests have left 2,160 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Conakry from Ouagadougou?
1,362 km (846 mi) in a straight line, west of Ouagadougou.
How long does it take to get from Ouagadougou to Conakry 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 Conakry?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ouagadougou to Conakry flights?
Typically Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA) to Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY).
What currency do I need in Conakry?
The Franc (GNF).
Where can I stay in Conakry?
Our booking partner lists 52 places to stay in Conakry, 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.