Ouagadougou to Suleja flights
Suleja lies 1,015 km (631 mi) 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 3 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 | Suleja | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Burkina Faso | Nigeria |
| Population | 2.4 million | 162,135 |
| Elevation | 299 m (981 ft) | 421 m (1,381 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Ouagadougou) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | OUA, 3 km out | ABV, 21 km out |
Clocks in Suleja are 1 h ahead of Ouagadougou right now, so a 2 h 3 min journey lands 3 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Suleja
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 Suleja
Suleja is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 11,842-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | ABV | 21 km (13 mi) | 11,842 ft | 1,123 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Suleja from Ouagadougou?
1,015 km (631 mi) in a straight line, east of Ouagadougou.
How long does it take to get from Ouagadougou to Suleja by air?
About 2 h 3 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 Suleja?
Suleja is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lagos against Africa/Ouagadougou).
Which airports are used for Ouagadougou to Suleja flights?
Typically Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).
What currency do I need in Suleja?
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 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.