BNA
Nashville
United States
8,365 km
5,198 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
8,365 km
5,198 mi / 4,517 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
80°
east

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BNA TOM
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code BNA TOM
ICAO Code KBNA GATB
City Nashville Timbuktu
Country United States Mali
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Bamako
Elevation 599 ft 863 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 16.730000, -3.010000

Nashville (BNA) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 8,365 kilometers (5,198 miles / 4,517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Mali. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:39 in Nashville, it's 23:39 in Timbuktu. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Timbuktu (TOM) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 304° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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