BOS
Boston
United States
6,969 km
4,330 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
6,969 km
4,330 mi / 3,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
92°
east

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BOS TOM
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code BOS TOM
ICAO Code KBOS GATB
City Boston Timbuktu
Country United States Mali
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Bamako
Elevation 19 ft 863 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 16.730000, -3.010000

Boston (BOS) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 6,969 kilometers (4,330 miles / 3,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 13:54 in Boston, it's 18:54 in Timbuktu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Timbuktu (TOM) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 310° (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 General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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