Distance From Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field to Modibo Keita International Airport, GPZ - BKO Distance

The distance from Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field (GPZ) to Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) is 5379 miles or 8656 kilometers or 4671 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 Grand Rapids ( United States ) to Bamako ( Mali )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Grand Rapids and Bamako takes around 12 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field, Grand Rapids, United States to Modibo Keita International Airport, Bamako, Mali is 12 hours 21 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 • GPZ - BKO

Kilometers		8656 km
Statute Miles		5379 miles
Nautical Miles		4671 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 21 minutes

Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field to Modibo Keita International Airport Flight Route Map - GPZ to BKO Flight Path

Location of Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field & Modibo Keita International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Grand Rapids to Bamako nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Grand Rapids, United States and Bamako, Mali.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GPZ - BKO

Time difference between Grand Rapids (United States) and Bamako (Mali) is 6 Hours.
Bamako time is 6 Hours ahead of Grand Rapids.

Location	Local Time
Grand Rapids (United States)	2025-12-07, 00:24:08 CST
Bamako (Mali)	2025-12-07, 06:24:08 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

Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field (GPZ / KGPZ) Grand Rapids, United States

Destination

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