There are 2 ways to get from Abuja to Timbuktu by car or plane
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Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Abuja to Timbuktu is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 34h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Abuja to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which takes 24h 13m and costs $460 - $1,300.
The distance between Abuja and Timbuktu is 1791 km. The road distance is 1791 km.
It takes approximately 34h 16m to drive 1791 km from Abuja to Timbuktu.
Timbuktu is 1h behind Abuja. It is currently 5:00 AM in Abuja and 4:00 AM in Timbuktu.
Yes, the driving distance between Abuja to Timbuktu is 1791 km. It takes approximately 34h 16m to drive from Abuja to Timbuktu.
What companies run services between Abuja, Nigeria and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?
You can drive from Abuja to Timbuktu in around 34h 16m.
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Timbuktu Airport via Lagos, Bamako, Mopti
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,300
Flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Timbuktu Airport via Abidjan, Bamako, Mopti
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,500
Flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Timbuktu Airport via Lome, Bamako, Mopti
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,600
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