Distance from Bamako to Kayes
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Bamako0 mBamako is the capital and largest city of Mali with a 2022 population of 4,227,569. It is located on the Niger River, near the rapids that divide the upper and middle Niger valleys in the southwestern part of the coun…
Kayes0 mKayes is a city in western Mali on the Sénégal River with a population of 127,368 at the 2009 census. Kayes is the capital of the administrative region of the same name. The city is located 420 kilometres (260 mi) nor…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Bamako to Kayes?
It is 427 km in a straight line from Bamako to Kayes. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Bamako to Kayes?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 16 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Bamako to Kayes?
Around 7 h 7 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.