Distance From Modibo Keita International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, BKO - SDF Distance

The distance from Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 5027 miles or 8090 kilometers or 4366 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 Louisville ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bamako and Louisville takes around 11 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Modibo Keita International Airport, Bamako, Mali to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville, United States is 11 hours 33 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 - SDF

Kilometers		8090 km
Statute Miles		5027 miles
Nautical Miles		4366 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 33 minutes

Modibo Keita International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flight Route Map - BKO to SDF Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Bamako, Mali and Louisville, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BKO - SDF

Time difference between Bamako (Mali) and Louisville (United States) is 5 Hours.
Louisville time is 5 Hours behind Bamako.

Location	Local Time
Bamako (Mali)	2025-01-15, 11:51:40 GMT
Louisville (United States)	2025-01-15, 06:51:40 EST

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

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF / KSDF) Louisville, United States