MQU
Mariquita
Colombia
9,226 km
5,733 miles
TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
Distance
9,226 km
5,733 mi / 4,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
53°
northeast

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MQU TUN
Airport Name Jose Celestino Mutis Airport Tunis Carthage International Airport
IATA Code MQU TUN
ICAO Code SKQU DTTA
City Mariquita Tunis
Country Colombia Tunisia
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Tunis
Elevation 1,531 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 5.210000, -74.880000 36.850000, 10.230000

Mariquita (MQU) to Tunis (TUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Celestino Mutis Airport (MQU) in Mariquita, Colombia to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia is 9,226 kilometers (5,733 miles / 4,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Colombia 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 11:00 in Mariquita, it's 17:00 in Tunis. With a 6-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 1,509 feet between the two airports. Tunis Carthage International Airport sits lower than Jose Celestino Mutis Airport.

The return flight from Tunis (TUN) to Mariquita (MQU) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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