The flight distance from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) in New Plymouth, New Zealand to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 16,281 kilometers (10,117 miles / 8,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:15 in New Plymouth, it's 18:15 in Tel Aviv. 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 Tel Aviv (TLV) to New Plymouth (NPL) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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