About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Carthage (TUN) to Yuzhny (TAS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tunis to Tashkent. The takeoff from Tunis offers more visually compelling scenery with Mediterranean coastal views and water features. While the landing into Tashkent favors the left, the extended Mediterranean seascape during departure provides more sustained scenic interest for the majority of the climb phase.
What can I see during takeoff from Carthage in Tunis?
During takeoff from Carthage (TUN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing northeast from Tunis, the right side offers views of the Mediterranean coast and the Gulf of Tunis receding below. The left side faces inland toward less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Gulf of Tunis coastline, Mediterranean Sea, Lake of Tunis (shallow lagoon visible near airport), Dorsal mountain range to the southwest (distant).
What can I see when landing at Yuzhny in Tashkent?
When landing at Yuzhny (TAS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Descending into Tashkent from the southwest, the left side provides views of the Tian Shan mountain range's western foothills and the Chirchik River valley approaching the airport. The right side faces open steppe with fewer distinctive features. Notable sights include: Tian Shan western foothills, Chirchik River valley, Tashkent city sprawl, Fergana Valley (distant southeastern horizon).
How long is the flight from Tunis to Tashkent?
The flight from Carthage (TUN) to Yuzhny (TAS) takes Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Tunis to Tashkent flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the eastern Mediterranean, then over southern Turkey (Taurus Mountains visible from altitude), the Levantine coast, and into the Middle East. Notable midpoint features include the Anti-Taurus range in southern Turkey, the Syrian Desert (vast tan expanse), and the Zagros Mountains along the Iran-Iraq border. The route then crosses the Caspian Depression before reaching the Tian Shan foothills approaching Tashkent. The Caspian Sea may be visible on the northern horizon during the central portion of the flight depending on exact routing.