GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,203 km
3,855 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
6,203 km
3,855 mi / 3,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
48°
northeast

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GIG TOM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code GIG TOM
ICAO Code SBGL GATB
City Rio De Janeiro Timbuktu
Country Brazil Mali
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Bamako
Elevation 28 ft 863 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 16.730000, -3.010000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 6,203 kilometers (3,855 miles / 3,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Brazil with Mali. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:39 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:39 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 Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 226° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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