ABJ to BKO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) to Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) is 921 km (573 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 40m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (BKO to ABJ).
How far is it from Abidjan to Bamako?
The great-circle distance between Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) and Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) is 921 km (573 mi, 498 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ABJ to BKO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. BKO is roughly northwest of ABJ.
How is the ABJ to BKO route written in code?
The pair is written ABJ-BKO in IATA codes and DIAP-GABS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport is ABJ (DIAP), Modibo Keita International Airport is BKO (GABS).
| ABJ | BKO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport | Modibo Keita International Airport |
| ICAO code | DIAP | GABS |
| Country | Côte d'Ivoire | Mali |
| Elevation | 21 ft | 1,247 ft |
| Rank by connections | #306 | #494 |
DIAP starts with D, the ICAO prefix for West Africa; GABS starts with G, the prefix for the western reaches of Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
BKO sits 1,226 ft (374 m) higher than ABJ, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ABJ to BKO
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2J | Air Burkina | VBW | Burkina | Active |
| HF | Hapagfly | HLF | Hapag Lloyd | Active |
| L6 | Mauritania Airlines International | MAI | - | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Abidjan from Bamako?
Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) and Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) are 921 km (573 mi, 498 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ABJ to BKO?
A typical nonstop flight between ABJ and BKO takes about 1h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is BKO from ABJ?
Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) lies roughly northwest of Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ).
Which airlines fly ABJ to BKO?
3 airlines appear on the ABJ-BKO route in the open dataset, including Air Burkina, Hapagfly, Mauritania Airlines International.
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