Airport Comparison
| SIG | TLV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport | Ben Gurion International Airport |
| IATA Code | SIG | TLV |
| ICAO Code | TJIG | LLBG |
| City | San Juan | Tel Aviv |
| Country | United States | Israel |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Elevation | 10 ft | 135 ft |
| Coordinates | 18.460000, -66.100000 | 32.010000, 34.890000 |
San Juan (SIG) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) in San Juan, United States to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 9,915 kilometers (6,161 miles / 5,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.
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 19:15 in San Juan, it's 01:15 in Tel Aviv. With a 6-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 San Juan (SIG) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.