TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
12,395 km
7,702 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
12,395 km
7,702 mi / 6,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
54°
northeast

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TOM TPE
Airport Name Timbuktu Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code TOM TPE
ICAO Code GATB RCTP
City Timbuktu Taipei
Country Mali Taiwan
Timezone Africa/Bamako Asia/Taipei
Elevation 863 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 16.730000, -3.010000 25.080000, 121.230000

Timbuktu (TOM) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 12,395 kilometers (7,702 miles / 6,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:00 in Timbuktu, it's 09:00 in Taipei. With a 8-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 Taipei (TPE) to Timbuktu (TOM) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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