TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
8,140 km
5,058 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
8,140 km
5,058 mi / 4,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

TOM TPA
Airport Name Timbuktu Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code TOM TPA
ICAO Code GATB KTPA
City Timbuktu Tampa
Country Mali United States
Timezone Africa/Bamako America/New_York
Elevation 863 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 16.730000, -3.010000 27.980000, -82.530000

Timbuktu (TOM) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 8,140 kilometers (5,058 miles / 4,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:21 in Timbuktu, it's 21:21 in Tampa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Timbuktu (TOM) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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