The flight distance from Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) in Tulcan, Ecuador to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia is 9,770 kilometers (6,071 miles / 5,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 06:18 in Tulcan, it's 12:18 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 9,627 feet between the two airports. Tunis Carthage International Airport sits lower than Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tunis (TUN) to Tulcan (TUA) follows a heading of 269° (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 Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) and Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.