Benghazi to Tunis flights
Tunis lies 1,047 km (651 mi) north-west of Benghazi, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 6 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Benghazi | Tunis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Libya | Tunisia |
| Population | 757,490 | 693,210 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Tripoli) | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) |
| Nearest large airport | BEN, 19 km out | TUN, 7 km out |
Clocks in Tunis are 1 h behind Benghazi right now, so a 2 h 6 min journey lands only 1 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tunis
Crossing from Libya into Tunisia: money changes from the Dinar to the Dinar (TND); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +216; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
Airports at each end
Leaving Benghazi
Benghazi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Benina International Airport (BEN), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,732-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Tunis
Tunis is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (NBE, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunis Carthage International Airport | TUN | 7 km (4 mi) | 10,499 ft | 22 ft |
| Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (regional) | NBE | 86 km (53 mi) | 10,827 ft | 21 ft |
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Staying in Tunis
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Tunis. Of the 237 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (99), and 18 are five-star. Across 87 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 71,736 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tunis from Benghazi?
1,047 km (651 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Benghazi.
How long does it take to get from Benghazi to Tunis by air?
About 2 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Benghazi and Tunis?
Tunis is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Tunis against Africa/Tripoli).
Which airports are used for Benghazi to Tunis flights?
Typically Benina International Airport (BEN) to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN); Tunis also has NBE.
What currency do I need in Tunis?
The Dinar (TND).
Where can I stay in Tunis?
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Tunis, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.