KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
14,379 km
8,935 miles
TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
Distance
14,379 km
8,935 mi / 7,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
313°
northwest

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KUC TLV
Airport Name Kuria Airport Ben Gurion International Airport
IATA Code KUC TLV
ICAO Code NGKT LLBG
City Kuria Tel Aviv
Country Kiribati Israel
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 0 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 0.220000, 173.440000 32.010000, 34.890000

Kuria (KUC) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 14,379 kilometers (8,935 miles / 7,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Kiribati with Israel. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:14 in Kuria, it's 14:14 in Tel Aviv. With a 10-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 Kuria (KUC) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Kuria Airport (KUC) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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