Distance From Whiteside County Airport - Joseph H Bittorf Field to Modibo Keita International Airport, SQI - BKO Distance

The distance from Whiteside County Airport - Joseph H Bittorf Field (SQI) to Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) is 5221 miles or 8402 kilometers or 4534 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 Rock Falls ( United States ) to Bamako ( Mali )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rock Falls and Bamako takes around 12 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Whiteside County Airport - Joseph H Bittorf Field, Rock Falls, United States to Modibo Keita International Airport, Bamako, Mali is 12 hours 0 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 • SQI - BKO

Kilometers		8402 km
Statute Miles		5221 miles
Nautical Miles		4534 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 0 minutes

Whiteside County Airport - Joseph H Bittorf Field to Modibo Keita International Airport Flight Route Map - SQI to BKO Flight Path

Location of Whiteside County Airport - Joseph H Bittorf Field & Modibo Keita International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rock Falls to Bamako nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Rock Falls, United States and Bamako, Mali.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SQI - BKO

Time difference between Rock Falls (United States) and Bamako (Mali) is 6 Hours.
Bamako time is 6 Hours ahead of Rock Falls.

Location	Local Time
Rock Falls (United States)	2026-01-29, 01:36:17 CST
Bamako (Mali)	2026-01-29, 07:36:17 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

Whiteside County Airport - Joseph H Bittorf Field (SQI / KSQI) Rock Falls, United States

Destination

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