DME to TLV: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is 2,612 km (1,623 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 45m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (TLV to DME).
How far is it from Moscow to Tel Aviv?
The great-circle distance between Domodedovo International Airport (DME) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is 2,612 km (1,623 mi, 1,411 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DME to TLV?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TLV is roughly south of DME.
How is the DME to TLV route written in code?
The pair is written DME-TLV in IATA codes and UUDD-LLBG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Domodedovo International Airport is DME (UUDD), Ben Gurion International Airport is TLV (LLBG).
| DME | TLV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Domodedovo International Airport | Ben Gurion International Airport |
| ICAO code | UUDD | LLBG |
| Country | Russia | Israel |
| Elevation | 588 ft | 135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #26 | #117 |
UUDD starts with U, the ICAO prefix for post-Soviet states; LLBG starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
TLV sits 453 ft (138 m) lower than DME, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DME to TLV
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LY | El Al Israel Airlines | ELY | Elal | Active |
| UN | Transaero Airlines | TSO | Transoviet | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Moscow from Tel Aviv?
Domodedovo International Airport (DME) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are 2,612 km (1,623 mi, 1,411 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DME to TLV?
A typical nonstop flight between DME and TLV takes about 3h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TLV from DME?
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) lies roughly south of Domodedovo International Airport (DME).
Which airlines fly DME to TLV?
2 airlines appear on the DME-TLV route in the open dataset, including El Al Israel Airlines, Transaero Airlines.
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