HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
11,895 km
7,391 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
11,895 km
7,391 mi / 6,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
297°
west northwest

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HKG TOM
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code HKG TOM
ICAO Code VHHH GATB
City Hong Kong Timbuktu
Country Hong Kong Mali
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Bamako
Elevation 28 ft 863 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 16.730000, -3.010000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 11,895 kilometers (7,391 miles / 6,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Hong Kong with Mali. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:16 in Hong Kong, it's 02:16 in Timbuktu. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Timbuktu (TOM) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 60° (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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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