There are 2 ways to get from Nouakchott to Bamako Airport (BKO) by plane or car
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Nouakchott (NKC) to Bamako (BKO) flights
The flight time between Nouakchott (NKC) and Bamako (BKO) is around 2h 30m and covers a distance of around 1057 km. This includes an average layover time of around 25 min. Services are operated by Mauritania Airlines. Typically four flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Nouakchott to Bamako Airport (BKO) is to drive, which costs $160 - $240 and takes 22h 3m.
The quickest way to get from Nouakchott to Bamako Airport (BKO) is to fly which costs $240 - $380 and takes 1h 44m.
The distance between Nouakchott and Bamako Airport (BKO) is 1059 km. The road distance is 1449.5 km.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Nouakchott to Bamako Airport (BKO), including transfers.
The quickest flight from Nouakchott Airport to Bamako Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 40m.
Yes, the driving distance between Nouakchott to Bamako Airport (BKO) is 1449 km. It takes approximately 22h 3m to drive from Nouakchott to Bamako Airport (BKO).
Mauritania Airlines offers flights from Nouakchott Airport to Bamako Airport.
There are 38+ hotels available in Bamako Airport (BKO). Prices start at $32 USD per night.
The best way to get from Nouakchott to Nouakchott Airport is to drive which takes 4 min and costs .

- Distance: 1058.8 km
- Duration: 1h 44m
What companies run services between Nouakchott, Mauritania and Bamako Airport (BKO), Mali?
Mauritania Airlines flies from Nouakchott to Bamako Airport (BKO) 4 times a week.

- Website
- mauritaniaairlines.mr
Flights from Nouakchott to Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240 - $380
Flights from Nouakchott to Bamako via Blaise Diagne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250 - $450
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