TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
13,744 km
8,540 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,744 km
8,540 mi / 7,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Tunis
Heading
65°
east northeast

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TUN VAI
Airport Name Tunis Carthage International Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code TUN VAI
ICAO Code DTTA AYVN
City Tunis N/A
Country Tunisia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Tunis Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 22 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 36.850000, 10.230000 -2.700000, 141.300000

Tunis (TUN) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 13,744 kilometers (8,540 miles / 7,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:08 in Tunis, it's 05:08 in Vanimo Airport. With a 9-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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Tunis (TUN) follows a heading of 314° (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 Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) and Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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