BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
10,988 km
6,827 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
10,988 km
6,827 mi / 5,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
290°
west northwest

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BKK TOM
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code BKK TOM
ICAO Code VTBS GATB
City Bangkok Timbuktu
Country Thailand Mali
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Bamako
Elevation 5 ft 863 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 16.730000, -3.010000

Bangkok (BKK) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 10,988 kilometers (6,827 miles / 5,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Thailand 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 13:28 in Bangkok, it's 06:28 in Timbuktu. With a 7-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 Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 73° (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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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