Airport Comparison
| FCS | TLV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport | Ben Gurion International Airport |
| IATA Code | FCS | TLV |
| ICAO Code | KFCS | LLBG |
| City | Fort Carson | Tel Aviv |
| Country | United States | Israel |
| Timezone | America/Denver | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Elevation | 5,874 ft | 135 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.680000, -104.760000 | 32.010000, 34.890000 |
Fort Carson (FCS) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 11,117 kilometers (6,908 miles / 6,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.
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 07:27 in Fort Carson, it's 16:27 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,739 feet between the two airports. Ben Gurion International Airport sits lower than Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Fort Carson (FCS) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.