The flight distance from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel to Tapini Airport (TPI) in Tapini, Papua New Guinea is 12,579 kilometers (7,816 miles / 6,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:08 in Tel Aviv, it's 00:08 in Tapini. With a 8-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 2,965 feet between the two airports. Tapini Airport sits higher than Ben Gurion International Airport.

The return flight from Tapini (TPI) to Tel Aviv (TLV) follows a heading of 301° (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 Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) and Tapini Airport (TPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.