LHR
London
United Kingdom
3,870 km
2,404 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
3,870 km
2,404 mi / 2,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/London
Heading
184°
south

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LHR TOM
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code LHR TOM
ICAO Code EGLL GATB
City London Timbuktu
Country United Kingdom Mali
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Bamako
Elevation 83 ft 863 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 16.730000, -3.010000

London (LHR) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 3,870 kilometers (2,404 miles / 2,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 23:09 in London, it's 23:09 in Timbuktu.

The return flight from Timbuktu (TOM) to London (LHR) 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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