SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
11,699 km
7,270 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
11,699 km
7,270 mi / 6,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SGN TOM
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code SGN TOM
ICAO Code VVTS GATB
City Ho Chi Minh City Timbuktu
Country Vietnam Mali
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Bamako
Elevation 33 ft 863 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 16.730000, -3.010000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 11,699 kilometers (7,270 miles / 6,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Vietnam 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 07:57 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 00:57 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 Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) 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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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