KAT
Kaitaia
New Zealand
18,479 km
11,482 miles
TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
Distance
18,479 km
11,482 mi / 9,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
282°
west northwest

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KAT TUN
Airport Name Kaitaia Airport Tunis Carthage International Airport
IATA Code KAT TUN
ICAO Code NZKT DTTA
City Kaitaia Tunis
Country New Zealand Tunisia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Tunis
Elevation 270 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -35.070000, 173.280000 36.850000, 10.230000

Kaitaia (KAT) to Tunis (TUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaitaia Airport (KAT) in Kaitaia, New Zealand to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia is 18,479 kilometers (11,482 miles / 9,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, 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 New Zealand with Tunisia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:59 in Kaitaia, it's 14:59 in Tunis. With a 12-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 Tunis (TUN) to Kaitaia (KAT) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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