TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
18,416 km
11,443 miles
VHZ
Vahitahi
French Polynesia
Distance
18,416 km
11,443 mi / 9,944 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Jerusalem
Heading
335°
north northwest

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TLV VHZ
Airport Name Ben Gurion International Airport Vahitahi Airport
IATA Code TLV VHZ
ICAO Code LLBG NTUV
City Tel Aviv Vahitahi
Country Israel French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Jerusalem Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 135 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 32.010000, 34.890000 -18.780000, -138.850000

Tel Aviv (TLV) to Vahitahi (VHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel to Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) in Vahitahi, French Polynesia is 18,416 kilometers (11,443 miles / 9,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 06:34 in Tel Aviv, it's 18:34 in Vahitahi. With a 12-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 Vahitahi (VHZ) to Tel Aviv (TLV) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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