The flight distance from Mount Cook Airport (MON) in Mount Cook Airport, New Zealand to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 15,931 kilometers (9,899 miles / 8,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 New Zealand 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 04:58 in Mount Cook Airport, it's 17:58 in Tel Aviv. With a 11-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 2,018 feet between the two airports. Ben Gurion International Airport sits lower than Mount Cook Airport.

The return flight from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Mount Cook Airport (MON) follows a heading of 122° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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