PLP
La Palma
Panama
9,304 km
5,781 miles
TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
Distance
9,304 km
5,781 mi / 5,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Panama
Heading
54°
northeast

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PLP TUN
Airport Name Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport Tunis Carthage International Airport
IATA Code PLP TUN
ICAO Code MPLP DTTA
City La Palma Tunis
Country Panama Tunisia
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Tunis
Elevation 30 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 8.410000, -78.140000 36.850000, 10.230000

La Palma (PLP) to Tunis (TUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) in La Palma, Panama to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia is 9,304 kilometers (5,781 miles / 5,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Panama 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 00:14 in La Palma, it's 06:14 in Tunis. With a 6-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 La Palma (PLP) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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