TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
10,649 km
6,617 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
10,649 km
6,617 mi / 5,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Tunis
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

TUN ZIH
Airport Name Tunis Carthage International Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code TUN ZIH
ICAO Code DTTA MMZH
City Tunis Ixtapa
Country Tunisia Mexico
Timezone Africa/Tunis America/Mexico_City
Elevation 22 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 36.850000, 10.230000 17.600000, -101.460000

Tunis (TUN) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 10,649 kilometers (6,617 miles / 5,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:47 in Tunis, it's 10:47 in Ixtapa. 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 Ixtapa (ZIH) to Tunis (TUN) follows a heading of 48° (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 Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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