The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 13,688 kilometers (8,505 miles / 7,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:43 in Perth, it's 04:43 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 Perth (PER) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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