Ouagadougou to Gbongan flights
Gbongan lies 843 km (524 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 1 h 50 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 | Gbongan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Burkina Faso | Nigeria |
| Population | 2.4 million | 139,485 |
| Elevation | 299 m (981 ft) | 236 m (774 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Ouagadougou) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | OUA, 3 km out | IBA, 43 km out |
Clocks in Gbongan are 1 h ahead of Ouagadougou right now, so a 1 h 50 min journey lands 2 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gbongan
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 Gbongan
Gbongan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ibadan Airport (IBA), 43 km (27 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,875 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibadan Airport (regional) | IBA | 43 km (27 mi) | 7,875 ft | 725 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Gbongan from Ouagadougou?
843 km (524 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Ouagadougou.
How long does it take to get from Ouagadougou to Gbongan by air?
About 1 h 50 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 Gbongan?
Gbongan is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lagos against Africa/Ouagadougou).
Which airports are used for Ouagadougou to Gbongan flights?
Typically Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA) to Ibadan Airport (IBA).
What currency do I need in Gbongan?
The Naira (NGN).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.