Distance From Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base to Modibo Keita International Airport, RKZ - BKO Distance

The distance from Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ) to Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) is 6223 miles or 10015 kilometers or 5404 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 Xigazê (Samzhubzê) ( China ) to Bamako ( Mali )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Xigazê (Samzhubzê) and Bamako takes around 14 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base, Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China to Modibo Keita International Airport, Bamako, Mali is 14 hours 18 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 • RKZ - BKO

Kilometers		10015 km
Statute Miles		6223 miles
Nautical Miles		5404 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 18 minutes

Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base to Modibo Keita International Airport Flight Route Map - RKZ to BKO Flight Path

Location of Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base & Modibo Keita International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Xigazê (Samzhubzê) to Bamako nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China and Bamako, Mali.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RKZ - BKO

Time difference between Xigazê (Samzhubzê) (China) and Bamako (Mali) is 6 Hours.
Bamako time is 6 Hours behind Xigazê (Samzhubzê).

Location	Local Time
Xigazê (Samzhubzê) (China)	2026-10-28, 16:32:27 +06
Bamako (Mali)	2026-10-28, 10:32:27 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

Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ / ZURK) Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China

Destination

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