COS
Colorado Springs
United States
9,286 km
5,770 miles
TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
Distance
9,286 km
5,770 mi / 5,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
47°
northeast

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COS TUN
Airport Name City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Tunis Carthage International Airport
IATA Code COS TUN
ICAO Code KCOS DTTA
City Colorado Springs Tunis
Country United States Tunisia
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Tunis
Elevation 6,187 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 38.810000, -104.700000 36.850000, 10.230000

Colorado Springs (COS) to Tunis (TUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia is 9,286 kilometers (5,770 miles / 5,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 10:01 in Colorado Springs, it's 18:01 in Tunis. With a 8-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 6,165 feet between the two airports. Tunis Carthage International Airport sits lower than City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tunis (TUN) to Colorado Springs (COS) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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