BNE
Brisbane
Australia
17,292 km
10,745 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
17,292 km
10,745 mi / 9,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
249°
west southwest

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BNE TOM
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code BNE TOM
ICAO Code YBBN GATB
City Brisbane Timbuktu
Country Australia Mali
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Bamako
Elevation 13 ft 863 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 16.730000, -3.010000

Brisbane (BNE) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 17,292 kilometers (10,745 miles / 9,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:38 in Brisbane, it's 21:38 in Timbuktu. With a 10-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 Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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