SYX
Sanya
China
9,580 km
5,953 miles
TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
Distance
9,580 km
5,953 mi / 5,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
308°
northwest

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SYX TUN
Airport Name Sanya Phoenix International Airport Tunis Carthage International Airport
IATA Code SYX TUN
ICAO Code ZJSY DTTA
City Sanya Tunis
Country China Tunisia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Tunis
Elevation 92 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 18.300000, 109.410000 36.850000, 10.230000

Sanya (SYX) to Tunis (TUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) in Sanya, China to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia is 9,580 kilometers (5,953 miles / 5,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 China with Tunisia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:22 in Sanya, it's 14:22 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.

The return flight from Tunis (TUN) to Sanya (SYX) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) and Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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