Zaventem to Ouagadougou (BRU–OUA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LX4562
LX Swiss
333
10:30 AM
CEST
2:50 PM
GMT
6h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ5558
AZ ITA
333
10:30 AM
CEST
2:50 PM
GMT
6h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN255+3
SN Lynx Air
333
11:07 AM
CEST
3:13 PM
GMT
6h 6m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN256+4
SN Lynx Air
333
9:05 PM
GMT
5:10 AM+1
CEST
6h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX4549cs
LX Swiss
333
9:05 PM
GMT
5:10 AM+1
CEST
6h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
TUN Tunis 8h 49m BJTU TU Tunis (TUN) to Ouagadougou flights
ALG Algiers 8h 53m AHTB AH Algiers (ALG) to Ouagadougou flights
IST Istanbul 12h 35m 6EFIGF SQTK Istanbul (IST) to Ouagadougou flights
CKY Conakry 13h 55m SN ETTK Conakry (CKY) to Ouagadougou flights
ABJ Abidjan 14h 43m AZSN AHLXSN Abidjan (ABJ) to Ouagadougou flights
ADD Addis Ababa 17h 22m ET ET Addis Ababa (ADD) to Ouagadougou flights
DLA Douala 30h 40m AZLXSN ET Douala (DLA) to Ouagadougou flights
LFW Lomé ~9h 28m SN Lomé (LFW) to Ouagadougou flights
FNA Freetown (Lungi-Town) ~10h 40m AZLXSN TK Freetown (Lungi-Town) (FNA) to Ouagadougou flights
DSS Dakar ~10h 50m LXSNTB Dakar (DSS) to Ouagadougou flights
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Zaventem to Ouagadougou
3 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 2,685 mi 6h 20m nonstop -2h behind

BRU–OUA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Swiss, Lynx Air and ITA Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,685 miles in approximately 6h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BRU–OUA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LX Swiss 4 333 6h20 Star Alliance
SN Lynx Air 4 333 6h06 Star Alliance
AZ ITA Airways 3 333 6h20 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – AZ, LX, SN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LX + SN (8 flights/wk, 73%)
SkyTeam: AZ (3 flights/wk, 27%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BRU to OUA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to OUA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
172
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Ouagadougou is 2 hours behind Zaventem.
BRU: CEST · OUA: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 4:00 PM in Ouagadougou.
Distance & Flight Time
2,685 mi / 4,321 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Belgian passport holders need an eVisa to enter Burkina Faso. Apply through the official portal at visaburkina.bf before departure. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory. Processing takes a few business days. Print the approved eVisa and present it at immigration.

Getting to BRU

The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.

Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.

BRU–OUA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Ouagadougou route.
Route details
Distance2,685 mi / 4,321 km
Flight time6h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights11 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: OUA
IATA / ICAOOUA / DFFD
TimezoneAfrica/Ouagadougou
Elevation1,037 ft / 316 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to OUA flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport take about 6h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 2,685 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from BRU to OUA: Swiss, Lynx Air and ITA Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tunis Carthage, Houari Boumediene and İstanbul.
Ouagadougou is 2 hours behind Zaventem.
Yes, return flights from OUA to BRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BRU to OUA

Brussels Airport (BRU) and Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss, Lynx Air and ITA Airways. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BRU to OUA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRU to OUA is about 6 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,685 miles (4,321 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tunis Carthage, Houari Boumediene and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.