SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
14,876 km
9,244 miles
TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
Distance
14,876 km
9,244 mi / 8,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
300°
west northwest

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SON TLV
Airport Name Santo Pekoa International Airport Ben Gurion International Airport
IATA Code SON TLV
ICAO Code NVSS LLBG
City Luganville Tel Aviv
Country Vanuatu Israel
Timezone Pacific/Efate Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 184 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -15.510000, 167.220000 32.010000, 34.890000

Luganville (SON) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 14,876 kilometers (9,244 miles / 8,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Vanuatu 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 20:22 in Luganville, it's 11:22 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 Luganville (SON) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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