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Tombouktou Airport (TOM)
Tombouktou Airport is an international airport serving Timbuktu (Gao Region), Mali. Its IATA code is TOM and its ICAO code is GATB. It has one runway, 2,110 m long.
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Airport facts
- IATA code
- TOM
- ICAO code
- GATB
- City
- Timbuktu
- Region / province
- Gao Region
- Country / territory
- Mali
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 16.7305° N, 3.0076° W
- Elevation
- 263 m (863 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Bamako (UTC)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,110 m (6,923 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 2,110 m6,923 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
11,640 km
Direct flight: ≈ 15 h 5 min
Hanoi (HAN)
11,185 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
11,699 km
Direct flight: ≈ 15 h 5 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Tombouktou Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Timbuktu through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Mali
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gao International Airport | GAQ | 325 km |
| Modibo Keita International Airport | BKO | 707 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Tombouktou Airport?
The IATA code of Tombouktou Airport is TOM and its ICAO code is GATB. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Tombouktou Airport located?
Tombouktou Airport is in Timbuktu, Gao Region, Mali, at coordinates 16.7305° N, 3.0076° W and an elevation of 263 m (863 ft).
How far is Tombouktou Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Tombouktou Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 11,699 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 11,185 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 11,640 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 15 h 5 min.
How long is the runway at Tombouktou Airport?
The longest runway at Tombouktou Airport is 2,110 m (6,923 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Tombouktou Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Tombouktou Airport (TOM) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.