MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,325 km
6,416 miles
TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
Distance
10,325 km
6,416 mi / 5,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX TUN
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tunis Carthage International Airport
IATA Code MEX TUN
ICAO Code MMMX DTTA
City Mexico City Tunis
Country Mexico Tunisia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Tunis
Elevation 7,316 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 36.850000, 10.230000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tunis (TUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia is 10,325 kilometers (6,416 miles / 5,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Mexico 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 04:26 in Mexico City, it's 11:26 in Tunis. With a 7-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 7,294 feet between the two airports. Tunis Carthage International Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tunis (TUN) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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