CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,795 km
2,358 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
3,795 km
2,358 mi / 2,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
255°
west southwest

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CAI TOM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code CAI TOM
ICAO Code HECA GATB
City Cairo Timbuktu
Country Egypt Mali
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Bamako
Elevation 382 ft 863 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 16.730000, -3.010000

Cairo (CAI) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 3,795 kilometers (2,358 miles / 2,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Mali. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:02 in Cairo, it's 22:02 in Timbuktu.

The return flight from Timbuktu (TOM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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