Distance From Ellisras Matimba Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport, ELL - BKO Distance

The distance from Ellisras Matimba Airport (ELL) to Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) is 3475 miles or 5592 kilometers or 3017 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Ellisras ( South Africa ) to Bamako ( Mali )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ellisras and Bamako takes around 7 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ellisras Matimba Airport, Ellisras, South Africa to Modibo Keita International Airport, Bamako, Mali is 7 hours 59 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ELL - BKO

Kilometers		5592 km
Statute Miles		3475 miles
Nautical Miles		3017 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 59 minutes

Ellisras Matimba Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport Flight Route Map - ELL to BKO Flight Path

Location of Ellisras Matimba Airport & Modibo Keita International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ellisras to Bamako nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ellisras, South Africa and Bamako, Mali. .

Nonstop flight route between Ellisras, South Africa and Bamako, Mali.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ELL - BKO

Time difference between Ellisras (South Africa) and Bamako (Mali) is 2 Hours.
Bamako time is 2 Hours behind Ellisras.

Location	Local Time
Ellisras (South Africa)	2026-10-27, 02:24:42 SAST
Bamako (Mali)	2026-10-27, 00:24:42 GMT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ellisras Matimba Airport (ELL / FAER) Ellisras, South Africa

Destination

Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO / GABS) Bamako, Mali