STL
St Louis
United States
8,630 km
5,362 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
8,630 km
5,362 mi / 4,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
78°
east northeast

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STL TOM
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code STL TOM
ICAO Code KSTL GATB
City St Louis Timbuktu
Country United States Mali
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Bamako
Elevation 617 ft 863 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 16.730000, -3.010000

St Louis (STL) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 8,630 kilometers (5,362 miles / 4,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:07 in St Louis, it's 03:07 in Timbuktu. With a 6-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 St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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