TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
9,744 km
6,054 miles
UPL
Upala
Costa Rica
Distance
9,744 km
6,054 mi / 5,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Tunis
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

TUN UPL
Airport Name Tunis Carthage International Airport Upala Airport
IATA Code TUN UPL
ICAO Code DTTA MRUP
City Tunis Upala
Country Tunisia Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Tunis America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 22 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 36.850000, 10.230000 10.890000, -85.020000

Tunis (TUN) to Upala (UPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia to Upala Airport (UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica is 9,744 kilometers (6,054 miles / 5,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:16 in Tunis, it's 15:16 in Upala. With a 7-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 Upala (UPL) 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 Upala Airport (UPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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