Distance From Kenan Airstrip to Modibo Keita International Airport

The distance from Kenan Airstrip () to Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) is 5451 miles or 8773 kilometers or 4734 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 Kaplan ( United States ) to Bamako ( Mali )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kaplan and Bamako takes around 12 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kenan Airstrip, Kaplan, United States to Modibo Keita International Airport, Bamako, Mali is 12 hours 31 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		8773 km
Statute Miles		5451 miles
Nautical Miles		4734 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 31 minutes

Kenan Airstrip to Modibo Keita International Airport Flight Route Map - to BKO Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BKO

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

Location	Local Time
Kaplan (United States)	2025-12-05, 07:01:07 CST
Bamako (Mali)	2025-12-05, 13:01:07 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

Kenan Airstrip ( / LA61) Kaplan, United States

Destination

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