PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
9,956 km
6,186 miles
TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
Distance
9,956 km
6,186 mi / 5,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PTZ TUN
Airport Name Rio Amazonas Airport Tunis Carthage International Airport
IATA Code PTZ TUN
ICAO Code SESM DTTA
City Shell Mera Tunis
Country Ecuador Tunisia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Tunis
Elevation 3,465 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -1.510000, -78.060000 36.850000, 10.230000

Shell Mera (PTZ) to Tunis (TUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia is 9,956 kilometers (6,186 miles / 5,376 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 Ecuador with Tunisia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:37 in Shell Mera, it's 02:37 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,443 feet between the two airports. Tunis Carthage International Airport sits lower than Rio Amazonas Airport.

The return flight from Tunis (TUN) to Shell Mera (PTZ) follows a heading of 268° (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 Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) and Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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