Distance From Modibo Keita International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, BKO - NBO Distance

The distance from Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 3223 miles or 5187 kilometers or 2799 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 Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bamako and Nairobi takes around 7 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Modibo Keita International Airport, Bamako, Mali to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 7 hours 24 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 - NBO

Kilometers		5187 km
Statute Miles		3223 miles
Nautical Miles		2799 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 24 minutes

Modibo Keita International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - BKO to NBO Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Bamako, Mali and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BKO - NBO

Time difference between Bamako (Mali) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 3 Hours.
Nairobi time is 3 Hours ahead of Bamako.

Location	Local Time
Bamako (Mali)	2026-10-29, 06:23:51 GMT
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-10-29, 09:23:51 EAT

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

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO / HKJK) Nairobi, Kenya