Distance From New Orleans Downtown Heliport to Modibo Keita International Airport

The distance from New Orleans Downtown Heliport () to Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) is 5324 miles or 8568 kilometers or 4623 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 New Orleans ( United States ) to Bamako ( Mali )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New Orleans and Bamako takes around 12 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from New Orleans Downtown Heliport, New Orleans, United States to Modibo Keita International Airport, Bamako, Mali is 12 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

Kilometers		8568 km
Statute Miles		5324 miles
Nautical Miles		4623 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 14 minutes

New Orleans Downtown Heliport to Modibo Keita International Airport Flight Route Map - to BKO Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between New Orleans, United States and Bamako, Mali. .

Nonstop flight route between New Orleans, United States and Bamako, Mali.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BKO

Time difference between New Orleans (United States) and Bamako (Mali) is 4 Hours.
Bamako time is 4 Hours ahead of New Orleans.

Location	Local Time
New Orleans (United States)	2026-05-07, 12:57:40 EDT
Bamako (Mali)	2026-05-07, 16:57:40 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

New Orleans Downtown Heliport ( / K7N0) New Orleans, United States

Destination

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