The flight distance from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel to Upala Airport (UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica is 12,050 kilometers (7,487 miles / 6,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 05:07 in Tel Aviv, it's 21:07 in Upala. 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 Upala (UPL) to Tel Aviv (TLV) follows a heading of 51° (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 Upala Airport (UPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.