Ouagadougou to Tema flights
Tema lies 763 km (474 mi) south of Ouagadougou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 44 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 | Tema | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Burkina Faso | Ghana |
| Population | 2.4 million | 155,782 |
| Elevation | 299 m (981 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Ouagadougou) | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) |
| Nearest large airport | OUA, 3 km out | ACC, 18 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Tema
Crossing from Burkina Faso into Ghana: money changes from the Franc to the Cedi (GHS); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +233; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
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 Tema
Tema is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kotoka International Airport (ACC), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,165-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotoka International Airport | ACC | 18 km (11 mi) | 11,165 ft | 205 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tema from Ouagadougou?
763 km (474 mi) in a straight line, south of Ouagadougou.
How long does it take to get from Ouagadougou to Tema by air?
About 1 h 44 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 Tema?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ouagadougou to Tema flights?
Typically Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC).
What currency do I need in Tema?
The Cedi (GHS).
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.