How far is Timbuktu from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 3291 miles / 5296 kilometers / 2860 nautical miles.

Distance from Zanzibar to Timbuktu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zanzibar to Timbuktu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3290.970 miles
• 5296.302 kilometers
• 2859.774 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula

• 3292.051 miles
• 5298.043 kilometers
• 2860.714 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Zanzibar to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 6 hours and 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Timbuktu?

The time difference between Zanzibar and Timbuktu is 3 hours. Timbuktu is 3 hours behind Zanzibar.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Timbuktu generates about 369 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 369 kilograms equals 814 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin	Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
City:	Zanzibar
Country:	Tanzania
IATA Code:	ZNZ
ICAO Code:	HTZA
Coordinates:	6°13′19″S, 39°13′29″E

Destination	Timbuktu Airport
City:	Timbuktu
Country:	Mali
IATA Code:	TOM
ICAO Code:	GATB
Coordinates:	16°43′49″N, 3°0′27″W