Tamale to Ouagadougou flights
Ouagadougou lies 338 km (210 mi) north of Tamale, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 11 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.
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| Tamale | Ouagadougou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ghana | Burkina Faso |
| Population | 464,316 | 2.4 million |
| Elevation | 196 m (643 ft) | 299 m (981 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) | UTC+0 (Africa/Ouagadougou) |
| Nearest large airport | TML, 17 km out | OUA, 3 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Ouagadougou
Crossing from Ghana into Burkina Faso: money changes from the Cedi to the Franc (XOF); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +226; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tamale
Tamale is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,999 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport | OUA | 3 km (2 mi) | 9,843 ft | 1,037 ft |
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Staying in Ouagadougou
Our booking partner lists 118 places to stay in Ouagadougou. Of the 39 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (22), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 1,185 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ouagadougou from Tamale?
338 km (210 mi) in a straight line, north of Tamale.
How long does it take to get from Tamale to Ouagadougou by air?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tamale and Ouagadougou?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tamale to Ouagadougou flights?
Typically Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML) to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA).
What currency do I need in Ouagadougou?
The Franc (XOF).
Where can I stay in Ouagadougou?
Our booking partner lists 118 places to stay in Ouagadougou, 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 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.