KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,997 km
5,591 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
8,997 km
5,591 mi / 4,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM TOM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code KTM TOM
ICAO Code VNKT GATB
City Kathmandu Timbuktu
Country Nepal Mali
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Bamako
Elevation 4,390 ft 863 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 16.730000, -3.010000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 8,997 kilometers (5,591 miles / 4,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Nepal 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 04:07 in Kathmandu, it's 22:22 in Timbuktu. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,527 feet between the two airports. Timbuktu Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Timbuktu (TOM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 64° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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