The flight distance from Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) in Rifle, United States to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia is 9,418 kilometers (5,852 miles / 5,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 United States 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 22:50 in Rifle, it's 06:50 in Tunis. With a 8-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 5,515 feet between the two airports. Tunis Carthage International Airport sits lower than Rifle Garfield County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tunis (TUN) to Rifle (RIL) follows a heading of 317° (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 Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) and Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.