Airport Comparison
| TLV | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ben Gurion International Airport | Wallops Flight Facility Airport |
| IATA Code | TLV | WAL |
| ICAO Code | LLBG | KWAL |
| City | Tel Aviv | Wallops Island |
| Country | Israel | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 135 ft | 40 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.010000, 34.890000 | 37.940000, -75.470000 |
Tel Aviv (TLV) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 9,413 kilometers (5,849 miles / 5,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.
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 17:27 in Tel Aviv, it's 10:27 in Wallops Island. With a 7-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 Wallops Island (WAL) to Tel Aviv (TLV) follows a heading of 53° (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 Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.