Distance From Joplin Regional Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport, JLN - BKO Distance

The distance from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) is 5511 miles or 8868 kilometers or 4785 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 Joplin ( United States ) to Bamako ( Mali )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Joplin and Bamako takes around 12 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport, Joplin, United States to Modibo Keita International Airport, Bamako, Mali is 12 hours 40 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 • JLN - BKO

Kilometers		8868 km
Statute Miles		5511 miles
Nautical Miles		4785 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 40 minutes

Joplin Regional Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport Flight Route Map - JLN to BKO Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Joplin, United States and Bamako, Mali. .

Nonstop flight route between Joplin, United States and Bamako, Mali.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JLN - BKO

Time difference between Joplin (United States) and Bamako (Mali) is 5 Hours.
Bamako time is 5 Hours ahead of Joplin.

Location	Local Time
Joplin (United States)	2025-12-15, 07:38:34 EST
Bamako (Mali)	2025-12-15, 12:38:34 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

Joplin Regional Airport (JLN / KJLN) Joplin, United States

Destination

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