The flight distance from Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 9,914 kilometers (6,160 miles / 5,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:36 in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 08:36 in Tel Aviv. With a 8-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 Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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