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GaoSikasso

Driving from Gao to Sikasso

Sikasso lies 820 km (509 mi) south-west of Gao, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 12 h 30 min without stops, over roughly 1,000 km (621 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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GaoSikasso
CountryMaliMali
Population133,110349,324
Elevation257 m (843 ft)368 m (1,207 ft)
Time nowUTC+0 (Africa/Bamako)UTC+0 (Africa/Bamako)

Where to book car hire from Gao to Sikasso

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Staying in Sikasso

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Common questions

How far is Sikasso from Gao?

820 km (509 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Gao; by road roughly 1,000 km (621 mi).

How long does it take to get from Gao to Sikasso by car?

About 12 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Gao and Sikasso?

No, both are on Africa/Bamako at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.