There are 3 ways to get from Kigali to Mali by plane or car
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Fly from Kigali International Airport
best- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane KGL - BKO
14h 49m$511–1,441Drive to Kihihi Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Kigali to Kihihi Airport (KHX)car
- Fly from Kihihi Airport (KHX) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane KHX - BKO
37h 44m$509–1,281Drive 6,698 km
- Drive from Kigali to Bamakocar 6,698 km
5d 2h$862–1,246
Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Mali is to drive and fly which costs $500 - $1,300 and takes 37h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kigali to Mali is to fly which takes 14h 49m and costs $500 - $1,500.
The distance between Kigali and Mali is 4530 km. The road distance is 6698 km.
It takes approximately 14h 49m to get from Kigali to Mali, including transfers.
Mali is 2h behind Kigali. It is currently 4:29 PM in Kigali and 2:29 PM in Mali.
Yes, the driving distance between Kigali to Mali is 6698 km. It takes approximately 5 days 2h to drive from Kigali to Mali.
There are 88+ hotels available in Mali.
What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Mali?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) twice daily.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Bamako–Sénou International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–1,400
Flights from Kihihi Airport to Bamako–Sénou International Airport via Entebbe, Lagos, Lome
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,200
- Website
- flyairpeace.com
Flights from Kihihi Airport to Bamako–Sénou International Airport via Entebbe, Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,200
- Website
- flyasky.com
Flights from Kihihi Airport to Bamako–Sénou International Airport via Entebbe, Lagos, Lome
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,200
- Website
- corsair.com
Flights from Kihihi Airport to Bamako–Sénou International Airport via Entebbe, Lagos, Cotonou
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,200
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