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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Timbuktu by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane SEA - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 13h
    $441–1,576

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane SEA - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 22h
    $486–1,656

  3. Fly King County International Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane BFI - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 12h
    $653–2,353

  4. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane PDX - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 5h
    $648–2,253

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration47h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$394Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Timbuktu. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to SeaTac Station, take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to SeaTac Station, take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Mopti Airport (MZI), then drive to Timbuktu.

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