There are 2 ways to get from Johannesburg to Timbuktu by plane or car
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Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johannesburg to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which costs $420 - $1,100 and takes 42h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Johannesburg to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which takes 42h 26m and costs $420 - $1,100.
The distance between Johannesburg and Timbuktu is 6124 km. The road distance is 7953.2 km.
It takes approximately 42h 26m to get from Johannesburg to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Timbuktu is 2h behind Johannesburg. It is currently 8:26 PM in Johannesburg and 6:26 PM in Timbuktu.
Yes, the driving distance between Johannesburg to Timbuktu is 7953 km. It takes approximately 5 days 10h to drive from Johannesburg to Timbuktu.
There are one+ hotels available in Timbuktu.
What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?
There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Timbuktu. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Timbuktu Airport (TOM), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can drive from Johannesburg to Timbuktu in around 5d 10h.
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Timbuktu Airport via Accra, Abidjan, Bamako, Mopti
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 6h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,000
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Timbuktu Airport via Lagos, Cotonou, Bamako, Mopti
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
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