New York to Tel Aviv
11h 45m The flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) covers 9,117 km (5,665 miles) and takes approximately 11h 45m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 54°, passing near 51.5° N, 15.0° 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 | 16h 35m | 17h 00m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 41m | 12h 07m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 08m | 10h 33m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 44m | 11h 09m |
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
| JFK | TLV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Ben Gurion International Airport |
| City | New York | Tel Aviv |
| Country | United States | Israel |
| ICAO | KJFK | LLBG |
| Coordinates | 40.6394, -73.7793 | 32.0114, 34.8867 |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 135 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from New York to Tel Aviv?
A non-stop flight from New York (JFK) to Tel Aviv (TLV) takes about 11h 45m. The great-circle distance is 9,117 km (5,665 miles, 4,923 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 54°.
How far is New York from Tel Aviv?
9,117 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,665 miles or 4,923 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 JFK and TLV?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,117 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 11h 45m 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.
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.