KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
11,481 km
7,134 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
11,481 km
7,134 mi / 6,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KUL TOM
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code KUL TOM
ICAO Code WMKK GATB
City Kuala Lumpur Timbuktu
Country Malaysia Mali
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Bamako
Elevation 69 ft 863 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 16.730000, -3.010000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 11,481 kilometers (7,134 miles / 6,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Malaysia 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 17:19 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 09:19 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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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