Flying from Washington DC to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA): What you need to know
Ouagadougou is five hours ahead of Washington DC. Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport is located in Ouagadougou, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to OUA, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
DCA is around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% of flights complete their journey on time.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
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Brussels Airport (BRU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
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Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
The journey to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 50 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Baltimore Washington International Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Washington DC to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down without delays. At BWI, that rate is 77%.
About Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA)
Book a hotel near OUA if you have a late flight from Washington DC to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Getting from Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA) to central Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Ouagadougou. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA)
RM3,181 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport. Return flights start from RM4,926. These fares can change based on availability.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport (OUA). Plan your visit to Ouagadougou in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Washington DC to OUA plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Ouagadougou, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January has temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Ouagadougou
Start your Ouagadougou trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Washington DC to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara Intl Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are plenty of things to do in Ouagadougou when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at FESPACO followed by Laongo Sculpture Symposium and The Ruins of Loropeni.
Explore more of Burkina Faso
Get acquainted with Ouagadougou, then continue your journey through other exciting places in Burkina Faso. Travel northwest to Ouahigouya, about 161 kilometres away. Grande Mosquée de Ouahigouya and Church Notre Dame de Ouayigouya offer a great introduction to the city.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Burkina Faso, head for Dedougou, roughly 209 kilometres west of Ouagadougou. Foret Sacrée Dedougou Loba, Grande Mosquée de Dédougou and Mosquée de Dédougou are highlights.
