Distance From Kigoma Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport, TKQ - BKO Distance

The distance from Kigoma Airport (TKQ) to Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) is 2850 miles or 4587 kilometers or 2475 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 Kigoma ( Tanzania ) to Bamako ( Mali )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigoma and Bamako takes around 6 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kigoma Airport, Kigoma, Tanzania to Modibo Keita International Airport, Bamako, Mali is 6 hours 33 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 • TKQ - BKO

Kilometers		4587 km
Statute Miles		2850 miles
Nautical Miles		2475 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 33 minutes

Kigoma Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport Flight Route Map - TKQ to BKO Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kigoma, Tanzania and Bamako, Mali. .

Nonstop flight route between Kigoma, Tanzania and Bamako, Mali.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TKQ - BKO

Time difference between Kigoma (Tanzania) and Bamako (Mali) is 3 Hours.
Bamako time is 3 Hours behind Kigoma.

Location	Local Time
Kigoma (Tanzania)	2026-10-27, 02:12:40 EAT
Bamako (Mali)	2026-10-26, 23:12:40 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

Kigoma Airport (TKQ / HTKA) Kigoma, Tanzania

Destination

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