GWS
Glenwood Springs
United States
9,394 km
5,837 miles
TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
Distance
9,394 km
5,837 mi / 5,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
45°
northeast

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GWS TUN
Airport Name Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport Tunis Carthage International Airport
IATA Code GWS TUN
ICAO Code KGWS DTTA
City Glenwood Springs Tunis
Country United States Tunisia
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Tunis
Elevation 5,916 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 39.510000, -107.310000 36.850000, 10.230000

Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Tunis (TUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia is 9,394 kilometers (5,837 miles / 5,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 United States 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 03:30 in Glenwood Springs, it's 11:30 in Tunis. With a 8-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 5,894 feet between the two airports. Tunis Carthage International Airport sits lower than Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tunis (TUN) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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