Distance From Salima Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport, LMB - BKO Distance

The distance from Salima Airport (LMB) to Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) is 3433 miles or 5524 kilometers or 2981 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 Salima ( Malawi ) to Bamako ( Mali )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Salima and Bamako takes around 7 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Salima Airport, Salima, Malawi to Modibo Keita International Airport, Bamako, Mali is 7 hours 53 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 • LMB - BKO

Kilometers		5524 km
Statute Miles		3433 miles
Nautical Miles		2981 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 53 minutes

Salima Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport Flight Route Map - LMB to BKO Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Salima, Malawi and Bamako, Mali. .

Nonstop flight route between Salima, Malawi and Bamako, Mali.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LMB - BKO

Time difference between Salima (Malawi) and Bamako (Mali) is 2 Hours.
Bamako time is 2 Hours behind Salima.

Location	Local Time
Salima (Malawi)	2026-04-29, 17:43:34 CAT
Bamako (Mali)	2026-04-29, 15:43:34 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

Salima Airport (LMB / FWSM) Salima, Malawi

Destination

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