IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,080 km
2,535 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
4,080 km
2,535 mi / 2,203 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
238°
west southwest

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IST TOM
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code IST TOM
ICAO Code LTFM GATB
City Istanbul Timbuktu
Country Turkey Mali
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Bamako
Elevation 325 ft 863 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 16.730000, -3.010000

Istanbul (IST) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 4,080 kilometers (2,535 miles / 2,203 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Turkey 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 22:12 in Istanbul, it's 19:12 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 Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 41° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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