KIE
Kieta
Papua New Guinea
15,141 km
9,408 miles
TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
Distance
15,141 km
9,408 mi / 8,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Bougainville
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KIE TUN
Airport Name Aropa Airport Tunis Carthage International Airport
IATA Code KIE TUN
ICAO Code AYIQ DTTA
City Kieta Tunis
Country Papua New Guinea Tunisia
Timezone Pacific/Bougainville Africa/Tunis
Elevation 10 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -6.300000, 155.730000 36.850000, 10.230000

Kieta (KIE) to Tunis (TUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aropa Airport (KIE) in Kieta, Papua New Guinea to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia is 15,141 kilometers (9,408 miles / 8,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 18:17 in Kieta, it's 08:17 in Tunis. With a 10-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 Kieta (KIE) follows a heading of 54° (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 Aropa Airport (KIE) and Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.