ELS
East London
South Africa
7,983 km
4,961 miles
TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
Distance
7,983 km
4,961 mi / 4,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
345°
north northwest

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ELS TUN
Airport Name Ben Schoeman Airport Tunis Carthage International Airport
IATA Code ELS TUN
ICAO Code FAEL DTTA
City East London Tunis
Country South Africa Tunisia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Tunis
Elevation 435 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -33.040000, 27.830000 36.850000, 10.230000

East London (ELS) to Tunis (TUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia is 7,983 kilometers (4,961 miles / 4,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Tunisia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:14 in East London, it's 15:14 in Tunis.

The return flight from Tunis (TUN) to East London (ELS) follows a heading of 165° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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