# Distance from Alexandria (AEX) to Tunis (TUN)

> 8,980 km · estimated flight time 12h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,980 km / 5,580 mi / 4,849 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 52° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 302° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Tunisia
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 16:11 in Alexandria, it's 22:11 in Tunis)
- **Elevation difference**: 66 ft (TUN is lower than AEX)

## Airports

### [Alexandria International Airport (AEX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aex-alexandria-alexandria-international-airport/1ef266df-0d73-6096-840c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Alexandria, United States
- ICAO: KAEX
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 31.330000, -92.550000
- Elevation: 88 ft

### [Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tun-tunis-tunis-carthage-international-airport/1ef266de-b87a-6594-85bf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tunis, Tunisia
- ICAO: DTTA
- Timezone: Africa/Tunis
- Coordinates: 36.850000, 10.230000
- Elevation: 22 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 16:11 in Alexandria, it's 22:11 in Tunis.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Alexandria International Airport (AEX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aex-alexandria-alexandria-international-airport/1ef266df-0d73-6096-840c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tun-tunis-tunis-carthage-international-airport/1ef266de-b87a-6594-85bf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)