Distance From Lifou Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport, LIF - BKO Distance

The distance from Lifou Airport (LIF) to Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) is 11785 miles or 18965 kilometers or 10234 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 Lifou ( New Caledonia ) to Bamako ( Mali )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lifou and Bamako takes around 27 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lifou Airport, Lifou, New Caledonia to Modibo Keita International Airport, Bamako, Mali is 27 hours 5 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 • LIF - BKO

Kilometers		18965 km
Statute Miles		11785 miles
Nautical Miles		10234 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		27 hours 5 minutes

Lifou Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport Flight Route Map - LIF to BKO Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lifou, New Caledonia and Bamako, Mali. .

Nonstop flight route between Lifou, New Caledonia and Bamako, Mali.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LIF - BKO

Time difference between Lifou (New Caledonia) and Bamako (Mali) is 11 Hours.
Bamako time is 11 Hours behind Lifou.

Location	Local Time
Lifou (New Caledonia)	2026-10-27, 20:07:10 +11
Bamako (Mali)	2026-10-27, 09:07:10 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

Lifou Airport (LIF / NWWL) Lifou, New Caledonia

Destination

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