ICN
Seoul
South Korea
12,002 km
7,458 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
12,002 km
7,458 mi / 6,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
309°
northwest

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ICN TOM
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code ICN TOM
ICAO Code RKSI GATB
City Seoul Timbuktu
Country South Korea Mali
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Bamako
Elevation 23 ft 863 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 16.730000, -3.010000

Seoul (ICN) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 12,002 kilometers (7,458 miles / 6,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 South Korea 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 08:43 in Seoul, it's 23:43 in Timbuktu. With a 9-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 Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 40° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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