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Flights between Bamako (BKO) and Nouakschott (NKC)

Modibo Keita International Airport, Mali ↔ Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Mauritania

A direct route between Bamako and Nouakschott appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

L6
Distance
1,073 km
667 miles
Est. flight time
1h 50m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
None
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Mali

Jan
25°
33/16
Feb
28°
36/19
Mar
32°
40/24
Apr
36°
43/28
May
38°
44/32
Jun
35°
41/29
Jul
31°
36/26
Aug
30°
34/25
Sep
31°
36/26
Oct
33°
39/27
Nov
29°
37/22
Dec
26°
34/18

Mean °C (high/low below) · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Mauritania

Jan
20°
25/15
Feb
22°
27/17
Mar
25°
30/20
Apr
27°
32/22
May
29°
34/24
Jun
31°
36/26
Jul
32°
37/27
Aug
32°
37/27
Sep
31°
36/26
Oct
29°
34/24
Nov
25°
30/20
Dec
21°
26/16

Mean °C (high/low below) · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Mali: Advise against all travel (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Bamako from Nouakschott?

Bamako (BKO) and Nouakschott (NKC) are around 1,073 km (667 miles) apart — an estimated 1h 50m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the BKO–NKC route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include L6. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Bamako and Nouakschott?

Both airports keep the same time — no time difference.

When is it warmest in Mauritania?

Across Mauritania, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 32°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Is there a travel advisory for Mali?

The UK FCDO currently rates Mali as Advise against all travel. Check the official source before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.