The flight distance from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel to Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) in Antartica, AQ is 14,050 kilometers (8,730 miles / 7,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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 Israel with AQ. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:13 in Tel Aviv, it's 15:13 in Antartica. With a 6-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 2,326 feet between the two airports. Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway sits higher than Ben Gurion International Airport.

The return flight from Antartica (UGL) to Tel Aviv (TLV) follows a heading of 112° (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 Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) and Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.