OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
14,279 km
8,872 miles
TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
Distance
14,279 km
8,872 mi / 7,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
311°
northwest

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OPU TUN
Airport Name Balimo Airport Tunis Carthage International Airport
IATA Code OPU TUN
ICAO Code AYBM DTTA
City Balimo Tunis
Country Papua New Guinea Tunisia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Tunis
Elevation 51 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -8.050000, 142.930000 36.850000, 10.230000

Balimo (OPU) to Tunis (TUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia is 14,279 kilometers (8,872 miles / 7,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 09:08 in Balimo, it's 00:08 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 Balimo (OPU) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Balimo Airport (OPU) and Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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