DCA
Washington
United States
7,484 km
4,651 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
7,484 km
4,651 mi / 4,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
86°
east

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DCA TOM
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code DCA TOM
ICAO Code KDCA GATB
City Washington Timbuktu
Country United States Mali
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Bamako
Elevation 14 ft 863 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 16.730000, -3.010000

Washington (DCA) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 7,484 kilometers (4,651 miles / 4,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 22:48 in Washington, it's 03:48 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 Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 306° (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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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