Sydney (Mascot) to Tel Aviv
18h 01m The flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) covers 14,168 km (8,803 miles) and takes approximately 18h 01m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 287°, passing near 1.8° S, 92.0° E 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 | 25h 46m | 26h 11m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 18h 10m | 18h 35m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 15h 45m | 16h 10m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 16h 40m | 17h 05m |
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
| SYD | TLV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | Ben Gurion International Airport |
| City | Sydney (Mascot) | Tel Aviv |
| Country | Australia | Israel |
| ICAO | YSSY | LLBG |
| Coordinates | -33.9461, 151.177 | 32.0114, 34.8867 |
| Elevation | 21 ft | 135 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Sydney (Mascot) to Tel Aviv?
A non-stop flight from Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Tel Aviv (TLV) takes about 18h 01m. The great-circle distance is 14,168 km (8,803 miles, 7,650 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 287°.
How far is Sydney (Mascot) from Tel Aviv?
14,168 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,803 miles or 7,650 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 SYD and TLV?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 14,168 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 18h 01m 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 Sydney (Mascot)
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.