The flight distance from Tekin Airport (TKW) in Tekin, Papua New Guinea to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 11,944 kilometers (7,421 miles / 6,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 17:56 in Tekin, it's 10:56 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 5,650 feet between the two airports. Ben Gurion International Airport sits lower than Tekin Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Tekin (TKW) 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 Tekin Airport (TKW) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.