Distance from Timbuktu to Papeete

The distance between Timbuktu, Mali and Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,480 kilometers (10,240 miles).

Timbuktu, Tombouctou, Mali

Papeete, Îles du Vent, French Polynesia

From Timbuktu to Papeete, the straight-line distance is 16,480 kilometers, heading west. Timbuktu is situated at an altitude of 274 meters above sea level, while Papeete is at 42 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 1-2 days
Jet fighter 18-20 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Timbuktu, Mali

Local time:

Time Zone: Africa/Bamako

Coordinates: 16.7735° N 3.0074° W

Elevation: 274 m (899 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Timbuktu Airport (TOM)
  • Mopti Airport (MZI)
  • Gao (GAQ)
  • Ouahigouya Airport (OUG)
  • Néma Airport (EMN)
Papeete, French Polynesia

Local time:

Time Zone: Pacific/Tahiti

Coordinates: 17.5347° S 149.5684° W

Elevation: 42 m (138 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT)
  • Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)
  • Tetiaroa Airport (TTI)
  • Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH)
  • Raiatea Airport (RFP)

Other distances from Timbuktu

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Timbuktu to Bamako 706 km
From Timbuktu to Sikasso 668 km
From Timbuktu to Koutiala 553 km
From Timbuktu to Ségou 508 km
From Timbuktu to Kayes 940 km

Other distances from Papeete

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Papeete to Vaitape 259 km
From Papeete to Fare 181 km
From Papeete to Faaa 5 km
From Papeete to Punaauia 11 km
From Papeete to Pirae 2 km

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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