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How to get fromNew York to Timbuktuby plane or car

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There are 2 ways to get from New York to Timbuktu by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Timbuktu Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane plane JFK - TOM
    2. Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar car
    46h 44m
    $536–1,553

  2. Fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane JFK - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 4h
    $369–1,288

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration39hAverage Duration
Ticket$499Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,338.7 km
  • Duration: 46h 44m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from New York to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Timbuktu Airport (TOM), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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