Distance From Modibo Keita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, BKO - CMB Distance

The distance from Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 5966 miles or 9601 kilometers or 5181 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 Bamako ( Mali ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bamako and Colombo takes around 13 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Modibo Keita International Airport, Bamako, Mali to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 13 hours 42 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 - CMB

Kilometers		9601 km
Statute Miles		5966 miles
Nautical Miles		5181 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 42 minutes

Modibo Keita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - BKO to CMB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Bamako, Mali and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Bamako, Mali and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BKO - CMB

Time difference between Bamako (Mali) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 5 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 5 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Bamako.

Location	Local Time
Bamako (Mali)	2025-12-05, 06:37:13 GMT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-05, 12:07:13 +0530

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

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

Destination

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB / VCBI) Colombo, Sri Lanka