BOG
Bogota
Colombia
7,851 km
4,878 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
7,851 km
4,878 mi / 4,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Bogota
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BOG TOM
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code BOG TOM
ICAO Code SKBO GATB
City Bogota Timbuktu
Country Colombia Mali
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Bamako
Elevation 8,361 ft 863 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 16.730000, -3.010000

Bogota (BOG) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 7,851 kilometers (4,878 miles / 4,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:41 in Bogota, it's 00:41 in Timbuktu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,498 feet between the two airports. Timbuktu Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Timbuktu (TOM) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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