MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,005 km
6,217 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
10,005 km
6,217 mi / 5,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX TOM
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code MEX TOM
ICAO Code MMMX GATB
City Mexico City Timbuktu
Country Mexico Mali
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Bamako
Elevation 7,316 ft 863 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 16.730000, -3.010000

Mexico City (MEX) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 10,005 kilometers (6,217 miles / 5,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:26 in Mexico City, it's 19:26 in Timbuktu. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,453 feet between the two airports. Timbuktu Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Timbuktu (TOM) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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