DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
5,332 km
3,313 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
5,332 km
3,313 mi / 2,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR TOM
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code DAR TOM
ICAO Code HTDA GATB
City Dar es Salaam Timbuktu
Country Tanzania Mali
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Bamako
Elevation 182 ft 863 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 16.730000, -3.010000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 5,332 kilometers (3,313 miles / 2,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:19 in Dar es Salaam, it's 01:19 in Timbuktu. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Timbuktu (TOM) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 116° (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 Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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