KSY
Kars
Turkey
1,202 km
747 miles
TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
Distance
1,202 km
747 mi / 649 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
220°
southwest

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KSY TLV
Airport Name Kars Airport Ben Gurion International Airport
IATA Code KSY TLV
ICAO Code LTCF LLBG
City Kars Tel Aviv
Country Turkey Israel
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 5,889 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 40.560000, 43.120000 32.010000, 34.890000

Kars (KSY) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 1,202 kilometers (747 miles / 649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Israel. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:19 in Kars, it's 18:19 in Tel Aviv.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,754 feet between the two airports. Ben Gurion International Airport sits lower than Kars Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Kars (KSY) follows a heading of 35° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kars Airport (KSY) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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