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Kalaban Koro: how to get there and around

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Kalaban Koro is a city of 148,247 people in Mali (Koulikoro), 331 m (1,086 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population148,247
Elevation331 m (1,086 ft)
Time zoneAfrica/Bamako (UTC+0 now)
CurrencyFranc (XOF)
Dialling code+223
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, Type E
Coordinates12.573, -8.029
Kalaban Koro

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Daylight in Kalaban Koro runs from about 11 h 26 min a day in late December to 12 h 54 min in late June (computed for 12.57° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Kalaban Koro is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,498-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Kalaban Koro?

Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre.

How big is Kalaban Koro?

About 148,247 people live in Kalaban Koro (GeoNames).

What time zone is Kalaban Koro in?

Africa/Bamako, currently UTC+0.

What currency is used in Kalaban Koro?

The Franc (XOF). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Kalaban Koro?

Bamako (7 km), Sikasso (292 km), Kankan (280 km), Koutiala (279 km), Ségou (215 km).

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.