Bamako to Banfora flights
Banfora lies 414 km (257 mi) south-east of Bamako, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 17 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bamako | Banfora | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mali | Burkina Faso |
| Population | 4.2 million | 117,452 |
| Elevation | 374 m (1,227 ft) | 304 m (997 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Bamako) | UTC+0 (Africa/Ouagadougou) |
| Nearest large airport | BKO, 9 km out | BOY, 74 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Banfora
Crossing from Mali into Burkina Faso: the dialling code becomes +226; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bamako
Bamako is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,498-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Banfora
Banfora is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY), 74 km (46 mi) from the centre, whose 10,826-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobo Dioulasso Airport | BOY | 74 km (46 mi) | 10,826 ft | 1,511 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Banfora from Bamako?
414 km (257 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bamako.
How long does it take to get from Bamako to Banfora by air?
About 1 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bamako and Banfora?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bamako to Banfora flights?
Typically Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) to Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY).
What currency do I need in Banfora?
The Franc (XOF).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.