Distance From Lewis University Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport, LOT - BKO Distance

The distance from Lewis University Airport (LOT) to Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) is 5140 miles or 8272 kilometers or 4464 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 Chicago/Romeoville ( United States ) to Bamako ( Mali )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago/Romeoville and Bamako takes around 11 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lewis University Airport, Chicago/Romeoville, United States to Modibo Keita International Airport, Bamako, Mali is 11 hours 49 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 • LOT - BKO

Kilometers		8272 km
Statute Miles		5140 miles
Nautical Miles		4464 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 49 minutes

Lewis University Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport Flight Route Map - LOT to BKO Flight Path

Location of Lewis University Airport & Modibo Keita International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Chicago/Romeoville to Bamako nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Chicago/Romeoville, United States and Bamako, Mali.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LOT - BKO

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

Location	Local Time
Chicago/Romeoville (United States)	2026-03-12, 07:13:18 CDT
Bamako (Mali)	2026-03-12, 12:13:18 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

Lewis University Airport (LOT / KLOT) Chicago/Romeoville, United States

Destination

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