SYA
Shemya
United States
9,936 km
6,174 miles
TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
Distance
9,936 km
6,174 mi / 5,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Adak
Heading
347°
north northwest

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SYA TUN
Airport Name Eareckson Air Station Tunis Carthage International Airport
IATA Code SYA TUN
ICAO Code PASY DTTA
City Shemya Tunis
Country United States Tunisia
Timezone America/Adak Africa/Tunis
Elevation 98 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 52.700000, 174.100000 36.850000, 10.230000

Shemya (SYA) to Tunis (TUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia is 9,936 kilometers (6,174 miles / 5,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 United States 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 00:43 in Shemya, it's 11:43 in Tunis. With a 11-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 Shemya (SYA) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Eareckson Air Station (SYA) and Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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