FBG
Fort Liberty
United States
9,849 km
6,120 miles
TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
Distance
9,849 km
6,120 mi / 5,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
51°
northeast

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FBG TLV
Airport Name Simmons Army Air Field Ben Gurion International Airport
IATA Code FBG TLV
ICAO Code KFBG LLBG
City Fort Liberty Tel Aviv
Country United States Israel
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 244 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 35.100000, -78.900000 32.010000, 34.890000

Fort Liberty (FBG) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) in Fort Liberty, United States to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 9,849 kilometers (6,120 miles / 5,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 17:38 in Fort Liberty, it's 00:38 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.

The return flight from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Fort Liberty (FBG) follows a heading of 312° (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 Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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