There are 2 ways to get from St. Louis to Timbuktu by plane or car
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Fly to Néma Airport, drive
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane STL - EMN
- Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
2d 4h$772–2,312Fly to Gao International Airport, drive
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane STL - GAQ
- Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
2d 7h$798–2,272
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which costs $800 - $2,300 and takes 2 days 7h.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which takes 2 days 4h and costs $750 - $2,400.
The distance between St. Louis and Timbuktu is 8905 km.
It takes approximately 2 days 4h to get from St. Louis to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Timbuktu is 5h ahead of St. Louis. It is currently 10:51 AM in St. Louis and 3:51 PM in Timbuktu.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?
There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, walk to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, walk to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.
- Website
- mauritaniaairlines.mr
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Néma Airport via Washington Dulles, Casablanca, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 1m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,200
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