Distance From Modibo Keita International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, BKO - LUN Distance

The distance from Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 3147 miles or 5065 kilometers or 2733 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 Lusaka ( Zambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bamako and Lusaka takes around 7 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Modibo Keita International Airport, Bamako, Mali to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia is 7 hours 14 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 - LUN

Kilometers		5065 km
Statute Miles		3147 miles
Nautical Miles		2733 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 14 minutes

Modibo Keita International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Flight Route Map - BKO to LUN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Bamako, Mali and Lusaka, Zambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BKO - LUN

Time difference between Bamako (Mali) and Lusaka (Zambia) is 2 Hours.
Lusaka time is 2 Hours ahead of Bamako.

Location	Local Time
Bamako (Mali)	2026-06-17, 13:33:23 GMT
Lusaka (Zambia)	2026-06-17, 15:33:23 CAT

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

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN / FLKK) Lusaka, Zambia