There are 3 ways to get from Beijing to Timbuktu by plane, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Beijing Capital International Airport to Néma Airport, drive
best- Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane PEK - EMN
- Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
3d 4h$484–1,414Train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive
- Take the train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing Airporttrain
- Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane PKX - EMN
- Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
41h 36m$723–2,115Train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive
- Take the train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing Airporttrain
- Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane PKX - GAQ
- Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
47h 30m$748–2,175
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which costs $480 - $1,500 and takes 3 days 4h.
The fastest way to get from Beijing to Timbuktu is to train and fly and drive which takes 41h 36m and costs $700 - $2,200.
The distance between Beijing and Timbuktu is 12090 km.
It takes approximately 3 days 4h to get from Beijing to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Timbuktu is 8h behind Beijing. It is currently 1:00 PM in Beijing and 5:00 AM in Timbuktu.
What companies run services between Beijing, China and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?
There is no direct connection from Beijing to Timbuktu. However, you can take the subway to Beijing Capital Airport T2, walk to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Beijing Daxing Airport, walk to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu.
- Website
- mauritaniaairlines.mr
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Néma Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 16h
- When
- Wednesday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,800
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Néma Airport via Casablanca, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,000
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Gao International Airport via Casablanca, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,100
Train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing Airport
- Adult - second class
- $3–5
Train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing Airport
- Adult - second class
- $3–5
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