TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
17,272 km
10,732 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
17,272 km
10,732 mi / 9,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

TOM WLG
Airport Name Timbuktu Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code TOM WLG
ICAO Code GATB NZWN
City Timbuktu Wellington
Country Mali New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Bamako Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 863 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 16.730000, -3.010000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Timbuktu (TOM) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 17,272 kilometers (10,732 miles / 9,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:47 in Timbuktu, it's 08:47 in Wellington. With a 13-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 Wellington (WLG) to Timbuktu (TOM) follows a heading of 185° (south). 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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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