Airport Comparison
| GUF | TLV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field | Ben Gurion International Airport |
| IATA Code | GUF | TLV |
| ICAO Code | KJKA | LLBG |
| City | Gulf Shores | Tel Aviv |
| Country | United States | Israel |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Elevation | 17 ft | 135 ft |
| Coordinates | 30.290000, -87.670000 | 32.010000, 34.890000 |
Gulf Shores (GUF) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (GUF) in Gulf Shores, United States to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 10,817 kilometers (6,721 miles / 5,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.
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 04:53 in Gulf Shores, it's 12:53 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 Gulf Shores (GUF) follows a heading of 313° (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 Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (GUF) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.