TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
11,711 km
7,277 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,711 km
7,277 mi / 6,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Jerusalem
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

TLV VAI
Airport Name Ben Gurion International Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code TLV VAI
ICAO Code LLBG AYVN
City Tel Aviv N/A
Country Israel Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Jerusalem Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 135 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 32.010000, 34.890000 -2.700000, 141.300000

Tel Aviv (TLV) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 11,711 kilometers (7,277 miles / 6,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 19:03 in Tel Aviv, it's 03:03 in Vanimo Airport. 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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Tel Aviv (TLV) follows a heading of 302° (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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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