TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
9,888 km
6,144 miles
UGN
Chicago/Waukegan
United States
Distance
9,888 km
6,144 mi / 5,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Jerusalem
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

TLV UGN
Airport Name Ben Gurion International Airport Waukegan Ntl Airport
IATA Code TLV UGN
ICAO Code LLBG KUGN
City Tel Aviv Chicago/Waukegan
Country Israel United States
Timezone Asia/Jerusalem America/Chicago
Elevation 135 ft 728 ft
Coordinates 32.010000, 34.890000 42.420000, -87.870000

Tel Aviv (TLV) to Chicago/Waukegan (UGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel to Waukegan Ntl Airport (UGN) in Chicago/Waukegan, United States is 9,888 kilometers (6,144 miles / 5,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:21 in Tel Aviv, it's 12:21 in Chicago/Waukegan. 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.

The return flight from Chicago/Waukegan (UGN) to Tel Aviv (TLV) follows a heading of 45° (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 Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) and Waukegan Ntl Airport (UGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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