SZX
Shenzhen
China
11,869 km
7,375 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
11,869 km
7,375 mi / 6,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
297°
west northwest

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SZX TOM
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code SZX TOM
ICAO Code ZGSZ GATB
City Shenzhen Timbuktu
Country China Mali
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Bamako
Elevation 13 ft 863 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 16.730000, -3.010000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 11,869 kilometers (7,375 miles / 6,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 China 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 09:55 in Shenzhen, it's 01:55 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 Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 59° (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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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