TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
9,891 km
6,146 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,891 km
6,146 mi / 5,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Tunis
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

TUN UIO
Airport Name Tunis Carthage International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TUN UIO
ICAO Code DTTA SEQM
City Tunis Quito
Country Tunisia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Tunis America/Guayaquil
Elevation 22 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 36.850000, 10.230000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Tunis (TUN) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,891 kilometers (6,146 miles / 5,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Tunisia with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:09 in Tunis, it's 02:09 in Quito. 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 9,178 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Tunis Carthage International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Tunis (TUN) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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