Bissau to Bamako flights
Bamako lies 832 km (517 mi) east of Bissau, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 49 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.
| Bissau | Bamako | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Guinea-Bissau | Mali |
| Population | 439,704 | 4.2 million |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 374 m (1,227 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Bissau) | UTC+0 (Africa/Bamako) |
| Nearest large airport | OXB, 7 km out | BKO, 9 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Bamako
Crossing from Guinea-Bissau into Mali: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +223; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bissau
Bissau is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modibo Keita International Airport | BKO | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,498 ft | 1,247 ft |
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Staying in Bamako
Our booking partner lists 51 places to stay in Bamako. Of the 28 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (14), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 1,122 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bamako from Bissau?
832 km (517 mi) in a straight line, east of Bissau.
How long does it take to get from Bissau to Bamako by air?
About 1 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bissau and Bamako?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bissau to Bamako flights?
Typically Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) to Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO).
What currency do I need in Bamako?
The Franc (XOF).
Where can I stay in Bamako?
Our booking partner lists 51 places to stay in Bamako, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.