There are 2 ways to get from Cape Town to Timbuktu by plane or car
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Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which costs $390 - $1,500 and takes 40h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Cape Town to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which takes 40h 39m and costs $390 - $1,500.
The distance between Cape Town and Timbuktu is 6342 km. The road distance is 8283.7 km.
It takes approximately 40h 39m to get from Cape Town to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Timbuktu is 2h behind Cape Town. It is currently 7:10 PM in Cape Town and 5:10 PM in Timbuktu.
Yes, the driving distance between Cape Town to Timbuktu is 8284 km. It takes approximately 5 days 10h to drive from Cape Town to Timbuktu.
What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?
There is no direct connection from Cape Town to Timbuktu. However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Timbuktu Airport (TOM), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can drive from Cape Town to Timbuktu in around 5d 10h.
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Timbuktu Airport via Luanda, Lagos, Bamako, Mopti
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,400
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