CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,084 km
3,780 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
6,084 km
3,780 mi / 3,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT TOM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code CPT TOM
ICAO Code FACT GATB
City Cape Town Timbuktu
Country South Africa Mali
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Bamako
Elevation 151 ft 863 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 16.730000, -3.010000

Cape Town (CPT) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 6,084 kilometers (3,780 miles / 3,285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 South Africa with Mali. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:16 in Cape Town, it's 23:16 in Timbuktu.

The return flight from Timbuktu (TOM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 158° (south 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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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