EKS
Shakhtersk
Russia
9,337 km
5,802 miles
TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
Distance
9,337 km
5,802 mi / 5,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Vladivostok
Heading
323°
northwest

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EKS TUN
Airport Name Shakhtyorsk Airport Tunis Carthage International Airport
IATA Code EKS TUN
ICAO Code UHSK DTTA
City Shakhtersk Tunis
Country Russia Tunisia
Timezone Asia/Vladivostok Africa/Tunis
Elevation 50 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 49.190000, 142.080000 36.850000, 10.230000

Shakhtersk (EKS) to Tunis (TUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) in Shakhtersk, Russia to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia is 9,337 kilometers (5,802 miles / 5,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Russia with Tunisia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:20 in Shakhtersk, it's 12:20 in Tunis. With a 9-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 Shakhtersk (EKS) follows a heading of 29° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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