MNL
Manila
Philippines
12,958 km
8,052 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
12,958 km
8,052 mi / 6,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Manila
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MNL TOM
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code MNL TOM
ICAO Code RPLL GATB
City Manila Timbuktu
Country Philippines Mali
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Bamako
Elevation 75 ft 863 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 16.730000, -3.010000

Manila (MNL) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 12,958 kilometers (8,052 miles / 6,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Philippines 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 08:02 in Manila, it's 00:02 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 Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 64° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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