EWR to TLV: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is 9,141 km (5,680 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 11h 55m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (TLV to EWR).
How far is it from Newark to Tel Aviv?
The great-circle distance between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is 9,141 km (5,680 mi, 4,936 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 EWR to TLV?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 11h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TLV is roughly northeast of EWR.
How is the EWR to TLV route written in code?
The pair is written EWR-TLV in IATA codes and KEWR-LLBG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Newark Liberty International Airport is EWR (KEWR), Ben Gurion International Airport is TLV (LLBG).
| EWR | TLV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | Ben Gurion International Airport |
| ICAO code | KEWR | LLBG |
| Country | United States | Israel |
| Elevation | 18 ft | 135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #45 | #117 |
KEWR starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; LLBG starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
TLV sits 117 ft (36 m) higher than EWR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying EWR 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 |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | 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 Newark from Tel Aviv?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are 9,141 km (5,680 mi, 4,936 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from EWR to TLV?
A typical nonstop flight between EWR and TLV takes about 11h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TLV from EWR?
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) lies roughly northeast of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Which airlines fly EWR to TLV?
2 airlines appear on the EWR-TLV route in the open dataset, including El Al Israel Airlines, United Airlines.
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