There are 2 ways to get from South Africa 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 South Africa to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which costs $420 - $1,100 and takes 42h 28m.
The fastest way to get from South Africa to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which takes 42h 28m and costs $420 - $1,100.
The distance between South Africa and Timbuktu is 6125 km. The road distance is 7953.2 km.
It takes approximately 42h 28m to get from South Africa to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Timbuktu is 2h behind South Africa. It is currently 5:27 PM in South Africa and 3:27 PM in Timbuktu.
Yes, the driving distance between South Africa to Timbuktu is 7953 km. It takes approximately 5 days 10h to drive from South Africa to Timbuktu.
There are one+ hotels available in Timbuktu.
What companies run services between South Africa and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?
There is no direct connection from South Africa 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
- $550–1,200
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