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How to get fromSan Francisco to Timbuktuby plane or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Timbuktu by plane or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Néma Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane SFO - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    3d
    $500–1,622

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane SFO - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 4h
    $495–1,582

  3. Fly Oakland International Airport to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane OAK - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 8h
    $876–2,518

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane SFO - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 19h
    $610–1,362

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$427Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 11,583.3 km
  • Duration: 3d

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Timbuktu. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Coliseum, walk to Coliseum - OAC, take the subway to Oakland International Airport Station, walk to Oakland International Airport (OAK) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu.

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