BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
8,948 km
5,560 miles
TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
Distance
8,948 km
5,560 mi / 4,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
54°
northeast

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BGA TUN
Airport Name Palonegro Airport Tunis Carthage International Airport
IATA Code BGA TUN
ICAO Code SKBG DTTA
City Bucaramanga Tunis
Country Colombia Tunisia
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Tunis
Elevation 3,897 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 7.130000, -73.180000 36.850000, 10.230000

Bucaramanga (BGA) to Tunis (TUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia is 8,948 kilometers (5,560 miles / 4,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Tunisia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:40 in Bucaramanga, it's 05:40 in Tunis. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,875 feet between the two airports. Tunis Carthage International Airport sits lower than Palonegro Airport.

The return flight from Tunis (TUN) to Bucaramanga (BGA) follows a heading of 272° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Palonegro Airport (BGA) and Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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