TFI
Tufi
Papua New Guinea
12,839 km
7,978 miles
TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
Distance
12,839 km
7,978 mi / 6,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
301°
west northwest

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TFI TLV
Airport Name Tufi Airport Ben Gurion International Airport
IATA Code TFI TLV
ICAO Code AYTU LLBG
City Tufi Tel Aviv
Country Papua New Guinea Israel
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 85 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -9.080000, 149.320000 32.010000, 34.890000

Tufi (TFI) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tufi Airport (TFI) in Tufi, Papua New Guinea to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 12,839 kilometers (7,978 miles / 6,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 11:43 in Tufi, it's 03:43 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 Tufi (TFI) follows a heading of 85° (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 Tufi Airport (TFI) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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