Los Angeles to Tel Aviv
15h 32m The flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) covers 12,167 km (7,560 miles) and takes approximately 15h 32m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 24°, passing near 70.4° N, 39.1° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 22h 07m | 22h 32m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 36m | 16h 01m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 31m | 13h 56m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 19m | 14h 44m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| LAX | TLV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Ben Gurion International Airport |
| City | Los Angeles | Tel Aviv |
| Country | United States | Israel |
| ICAO | KLAX | LLBG |
| Coordinates | 33.9425, -118.408 | 32.0114, 34.8867 |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 135 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Tel Aviv?
A non-stop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tel Aviv (TLV) takes about 15h 32m. The great-circle distance is 12,167 km (7,560 miles, 6,569 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 24°.
How far is Los Angeles from Tel Aviv?
12,167 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,560 miles or 6,569 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between LAX and TLV?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,167 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 15h 32m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Los Angeles
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.