MSP
Minneapolis
United States
8,721 km
5,419 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
8,721 km
5,419 mi / 4,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
78°
east northeast

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MSP TOM
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code MSP TOM
ICAO Code KMSP GATB
City Minneapolis Timbuktu
Country United States Mali
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Bamako
Elevation 842 ft 863 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 16.730000, -3.010000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 8,721 kilometers (5,419 miles / 4,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 United States 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 16:57 in Minneapolis, it's 22:57 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.

The return flight from Timbuktu (TOM) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 314° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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