Distance From Gako Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport

The distance from Gako Airport () to Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) is 2808 miles or 4519 kilometers or 2439 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 Gako ( Rwanda ) to Bamako ( Mali )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gako and Bamako takes around 6 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gako Airport, Gako, Rwanda to Modibo Keita International Airport, Bamako, Mali is 6 hours 27 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 • - BKO

Kilometers		4519 km
Statute Miles		2808 miles
Nautical Miles		2439 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 27 minutes

Gako Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport Flight Route Map - to BKO Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gako, Rwanda and Bamako, Mali. .

Nonstop flight route between Gako, Rwanda and Bamako, Mali.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BKO

Time difference between Gako (Rwanda) and Bamako (Mali) is 2 Hours.
Bamako time is 2 Hours behind Gako.

Location	Local Time
Gako (Rwanda)	2026-08-03, 18:21:00 CAT
Bamako (Mali)	2026-08-03, 16:21:00 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

Gako Airport ( / ) Gako, Rwanda

Destination

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