FTE
El Calafate
Argentina
12,578 km
7,816 miles
TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
Distance
12,578 km
7,816 mi / 6,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Heading
60°
east northeast

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FTE TUN
Airport Name El Calafate Airport Tunis Carthage International Airport
IATA Code FTE TUN
ICAO Code SAWC DTTA
City El Calafate Tunis
Country Argentina Tunisia
Timezone America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos Africa/Tunis
Elevation 669 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -50.280000, -72.050000 36.850000, 10.230000

El Calafate (FTE) to Tunis (TUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Calafate Airport (FTE) in El Calafate, Argentina to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia is 12,578 kilometers (7,816 miles / 6,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Argentina 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 09:27 in El Calafate, it's 13:27 in Tunis. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tunis (TUN) to El Calafate (FTE) follows a heading of 224° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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