MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
5,539 km
3,442 miles
TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
Distance
5,539 km
3,442 mi / 2,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
338°
north northwest

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MMQ TUN
Airport Name Mbala Airport Tunis Carthage International Airport
IATA Code MMQ TUN
ICAO Code FLBA DTTA
City Mbala Tunis
Country Zambia Tunisia
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Africa/Tunis
Elevation 5,454 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 31.340000 36.850000, 10.230000

Mbala (MMQ) to Tunis (TUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia is 5,539 kilometers (3,442 miles / 2,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Zambia with Tunisia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:00 in Mbala, it's 22:00 in Tunis.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,432 feet between the two airports. Tunis Carthage International Airport sits lower than Mbala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tunis (TUN) to Mbala (MMQ) follows a heading of 152° (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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) and Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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