The flight distance from Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) in Cuenca, Ecuador to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 12,418 kilometers (7,716 miles / 6,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Ecuador with Israel. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:30 in Cuenca, it's 06:30 in Tel Aviv. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,171 feet between the two airports. Ben Gurion International Airport sits lower than Mariscal Lamar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Cuenca (CUE) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.