KXU
Katiu
French Polynesia
16,635 km
10,337 miles
TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
Distance
16,635 km
10,337 mi / 8,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
43°
northeast

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KXU TUN
Airport Name Katiu Airport Tunis Carthage International Airport
IATA Code KXU TUN
ICAO Code NTKT DTTA
City Katiu Tunis
Country French Polynesia Tunisia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Tunis
Elevation 7 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -144.400000 36.850000, 10.230000

Katiu (KXU) to Tunis (TUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Katiu Airport (KXU) in Katiu, French Polynesia to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia is 16,635 kilometers (10,337 miles / 8,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:26 in Katiu, it's 07:26 in Tunis. With a 11-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 Katiu (KXU) follows a heading of 306° (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 Katiu Airport (KXU) and Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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