Distance from Timbuktu to Tarawa

The distance between Timbuktu, Mali and Tarawa, Kiribati is 17,955 kilometers (11,157 miles).

Timbuktu, Tombouctou, Mali

Tarawa, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati

From Timbuktu to Tarawa, the straight-line distance is 17,955 kilometers, heading north. Timbuktu is situated at an altitude of 274 meters above sea level, while Tarawa is at only 6 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)
Tarawa, Kiribati

Local time:

Time Zone: Pacific/Tarawa

Coordinates: 1.3278° N 172.977° E

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Bonriki International Airport (TRW)
  • Maiana Airport (MNK)
  • Abaiang Airport (ABF)
  • Marakei Airport (MZK)
  • Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA)

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 Tarawa

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Tarawa to Betio Village 7 km
From Tarawa to Bikenibeu Village 17 km
From Tarawa to Teaoraereke Village 4 km
From Tarawa to Bairiki Village 0 km
From Tarawa to Eita Village 12 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
Canberra, Australia Vigo, Spain 17,955 km
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Jakarta, Indonesia Lima, Peru 17,941 km
Chengdu, China Callao, Peru 17,940 km
Bangkok, Thailand Ibagué, Colombia 17,939 km
Auckland, New Zealand Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom 17,971 km
Chengdu, China Lima, Peru 17,939 km
Jakarta, Indonesia Callao, Peru 17,938 km
Wellington, New Zealand Budapest, Hungary 17,976 km
Dhaka, Bangladesh Arequipa, Peru 17,976 km
Hanoi, Vietnam Cuenca, Ecuador 17,933 km
Belmopan, Belize Jakarta, Indonesia 17,933 km
Perth, Australia Havana, Cuba 17,978 km

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