Addis Ababa to Bamako (ADD–BKO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ET907
ET Ethiopian
789
12:05 AM
EAT T2
4:05 AM
GMT
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET909+3
ET Ethiopian
788
10:30 AM
EAT T2
2:30 PM
GMT
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6386cs
EY Etihad
77L
10:30 AM
EAT T2
2:30 PM
GMT
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY6909cs
XY flyn
788
10:30 AM
EAT T2
2:30 PM
GMT
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET908+4
ET Ethiopian
788
11:15 AM
GMT
9:05 PM
EAT
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6387cs
EY Etihad
789
11:15 AM
GMT
9:05 PM
EAT
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY6908cs
XY flyn
359
11:15 AM
GMT
9:05 PM
EAT
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET906
ET Ethiopian
788
9:40 PM
GMT
7:30 AM+1
EAT
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Addis Ababa to Bamako
1 carrier, 25 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 3,179 mi 7h nonstop -3h behind 4 1-stop hubs

ADD–BKO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,179 miles in approximately 7h. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ADD–BKO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: EY, XY 11 788, 789 7h Star Alliance EY, XY
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – EY
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – ET, XY
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (11 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ADD to BKO direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to BKO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
77
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Bamako is 3 hours behind Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · BKO: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 3:00 PM in Bamako.
Distance & Flight Time
3,179 mi / 5,116 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Ethiopian passport holders need a visa to enter Mali. Apply at the Malian embassy in Addis Ababa. The single-entry tourist visa costs about EUR 60 and allows a 30-day stay. Processing takes 5 to 7 business days. There is no eVisa system. A visa on arrival may be available at Bamako-Senou International Airport for some nationalities, but pre-arranging through the embassy is the safer route.

Required documents: completed application form, passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages, two passport photos, proof of accommodation, return flight booking, and yellow fever vaccination certificate. Mali strictly enforces the ICVP requirement for arrivals from Ethiopia.Bamako and the southern region are more stable. The West African CFA franc (XOF) is the local currency, pegged to the euro at XOF 655.957 per EUR 1. Bring euros in cash for exchange. USD is harder to change outside Bamako.

ADD–BKO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Bamako route.
Route details
Distance3,179 mi / 5,116 km
Flight time7h
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights25 out / 25 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: BKO
IATA / ICAOBKO / GABS
TimezoneAfrica/Bamako
Elevation1,247 ft / 380 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to BKO flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport take approximately 7h. The route covers 3,179 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from ADD to BKO. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ROB, LFW, ABJ and NIM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Bamako is 3 hours behind Addis Ababa.
Yes, return flights from BKO to ADD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ADD to BKO

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ADD to BKO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADD to BKO ranges from 7 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,179 miles (5,116 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via ROB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.