LIM
Lima
Peru
8,746 km
5,435 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
8,746 km
5,435 mi / 4,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Lima
Heading
70°
east northeast

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LIM TOM
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code LIM TOM
ICAO Code SPJC GATB
City Lima Timbuktu
Country Peru Mali
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Bamako
Elevation 113 ft 863 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 16.730000, -3.010000

Lima (LIM) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 8,746 kilometers (5,435 miles / 4,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Peru with Mali. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:46 in Lima, it's 20:46 in Timbuktu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Timbuktu (TOM) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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