# Distance from Rockhampton (ROK) to Tunis (TUN)

> 15,944 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,944 km / 9,907 mi / 8,609 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 301° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 80° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Australia) → Tunisia
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Africa
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 09:59 in Rockhampton, it's 00:59 in Tunis)
- **Elevation difference**: 12 ft (TUN is lower than ROK)

## Airports

### [Rockhampton Airport (ROK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rok-rockhampton-rockhampton-airport/1ef266e0-06e3-66b2-8c2d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rockhampton, Australia
- ICAO: YBRK
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -23.380000, 150.480000
- Elevation: 34 ft

### [Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tun-tunis-tunis-carthage-international-airport/1ef266de-b87a-6594-85bf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tunis, Tunisia
- ICAO: DTTA
- Timezone: Africa/Tunis
- Coordinates: 36.850000, 10.230000
- Elevation: 22 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 09:59 in Rockhampton, it's 00:59 in Tunis.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Rockhampton Airport (ROK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rok-rockhampton-rockhampton-airport/1ef266e0-06e3-66b2-8c2d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tun-tunis-tunis-carthage-international-airport/1ef266de-b87a-6594-85bf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)