Airport Comparison
| IRJ | TLV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Capitan V A Almonacid Airport | Ben Gurion International Airport |
| IATA Code | IRJ | TLV |
| ICAO Code | SANL | LLBG |
| City | La Rioja | Tel Aviv |
| Country | Argentina | Israel |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/La_Rioja | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Elevation | 1,437 ft | 135 ft |
| Coordinates | -29.380000, -66.800000 | 32.010000, 34.890000 |
La Rioja (IRJ) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) in La Rioja, Argentina to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 12,697 kilometers (7,890 miles / 6,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.
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 Argentina with Israel. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 09:23 in La Rioja, it's 14:23 in Tel Aviv. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,302 feet between the two airports. Ben Gurion International Airport sits lower than Capitan V A Almonacid Airport.
The return flight from Tel Aviv (TLV) to La Rioja (IRJ) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.