The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 17,294 kilometers (10,746 miles / 9,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:45 in Gold Coast, it's 06:45 in Timbuktu. With a 10-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 Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 122° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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