ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,605 km
2,861 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
4,605 km
2,861 mi / 2,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD TOM
Airport Name Bole International Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code ADD TOM
ICAO Code HAAB GATB
City Addis Ababa Timbuktu
Country Ethiopia Mali
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Bamako
Elevation 7,630 ft 863 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 16.730000, -3.010000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 4,605 kilometers (2,861 miles / 2,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Ethiopia with Mali. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:37 in Addis Ababa, it's 01:37 in Timbuktu. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,767 feet between the two airports. Timbuktu Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Timbuktu (TOM) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 95° (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 Bole International Airport (ADD) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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