Distance From Lwafi Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport

The distance from Lwafi Airport () to Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) is 2989 miles or 4810 kilometers or 2596 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 Lwafi ( Tanzania ) to Bamako ( Mali )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lwafi and Bamako takes around 6 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lwafi Airport, Lwafi, Tanzania to Modibo Keita International Airport, Bamako, Mali is 6 hours 52 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		4810 km
Statute Miles		2989 miles
Nautical Miles		2596 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 52 minutes

Lwafi Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport Flight Route Map - to BKO Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BKO

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

Location	Local Time
Lwafi (Tanzania)	2026-04-29, 23:33:08 EAT
Bamako (Mali)	2026-04-29, 20:33:08 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

Lwafi Airport ( / ) Lwafi, Tanzania

Destination

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