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Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA)
Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport is an international airport serving Ouagadougou (Kadiogo Province), Burkina Faso. Its IATA code is OUA and its ICAO code is DFFD. It has one runway, 3,000 m long.
- IATAOUA
- ICAODFFD
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- OUA
- ICAO code
- DFFD
- City
- Ouagadougou
- Region / province
- Kadiogo Province
- Country / territory
- Burkina Faso
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 12.3532° N, 1.5124° W
- Elevation
- 316 m (1,037 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,000 m9,843 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
11,667 km
Direct flight: ≈ 15 h 5 min
Hanoi (HAN)
11,249 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
11,676 km
Direct flight: ≈ 15 h 5 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Air / ground A/G | 120.300 MHz |
| Approach APP | 118.100 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Ouagadougou through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Burkina Faso
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bobo Dioulasso Airport | BOY | 334 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport?
The IATA code of Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport is OUA and its ICAO code is DFFD. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport located?
Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport is in Ouagadougou, Kadiogo Province, Burkina Faso, at coordinates 12.3532° N, 1.5124° W and an elevation of 316 m (1,037 ft).
How far is Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 11,676 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 11,249 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 11,667 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 15 h 5 min.
How long is the runway at Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport?
The longest runway at Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport is 3,000 m (9,843 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.