Distance From Lake Cumberland Regional Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport, SME - BKO Distance

The distance from Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) to Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) is 4969 miles or 7997 kilometers or 4315 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 Somerset ( United States ) to Bamako ( Mali )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Somerset and Bamako takes around 11 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lake Cumberland Regional Airport, Somerset, United States to Modibo Keita International Airport, Bamako, Mali is 11 hours 25 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 • SME - BKO

Kilometers		7997 km
Statute Miles		4969 miles
Nautical Miles		4315 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 25 minutes

Lake Cumberland Regional Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport Flight Route Map - SME to BKO Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SME - BKO

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

Location	Local Time
Somerset (United States)	2026-11-01, 11:31:04 EST
Bamako (Mali)	2026-11-01, 16:31:04 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

Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME / KSME) Somerset, United States

Destination

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