NCT
Nicoya/Guanacate
Costa Rica
9,832 km
6,109 miles
TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
Distance
9,832 km
6,109 mi / 5,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NCT TUN
Airport Name Guanacaste Airport Tunis Carthage International Airport
IATA Code NCT TUN
ICAO Code MRNC DTTA
City Nicoya/Guanacate Tunis
Country Costa Rica Tunisia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Tunis
Elevation 365 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 10.140000, -85.450000 36.850000, 10.230000

Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) to Tunis (TUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guanacaste Airport (NCT) in Nicoya/Guanacate, Costa Rica to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia is 9,832 kilometers (6,109 miles / 5,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 11:11 in Nicoya/Guanacate, it's 18:11 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 Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) follows a heading of 282° (west 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 Guanacaste Airport (NCT) and Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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