DRK
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
9,768 km
6,070 miles
TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
Distance
9,768 km
6,070 mi / 5,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
53°
northeast

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DRK TUN
Airport Name Drake Bay Airport Tunis Carthage International Airport
IATA Code DRK TUN
ICAO Code MRDK DTTA
City Puntarenas Tunis
Country Costa Rica Tunisia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Tunis
Elevation 12 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, -83.640000 36.850000, 10.230000

Puntarenas (DRK) to Tunis (TUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drake Bay Airport (DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia is 9,768 kilometers (6,070 miles / 5,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:14 in Puntarenas, it's 16:14 in Tunis. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tunis (TUN) to Puntarenas (DRK) follows a heading of 279° (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 Drake Bay Airport (DRK) and Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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