LGW
London
United Kingdom
3,836 km
2,383 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
3,836 km
2,383 mi / 2,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/London
Heading
185°
south

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LGW TOM
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code LGW TOM
ICAO Code EGKK GATB
City London Timbuktu
Country United Kingdom Mali
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Bamako
Elevation 202 ft 863 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 16.730000, -3.010000

London (LGW) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 3,836 kilometers (2,383 miles / 2,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:31 in London, it's 04:31 in Timbuktu.

The return flight from Timbuktu (TOM) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 3° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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