TBS to TLV: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is 1,396 km (868 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 15m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (TLV to TBS).
How far is it from Tbilisi to Tel Aviv?
The great-circle distance between Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is 1,396 km (868 mi, 754 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 TBS to TLV?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TLV is roughly southwest of TBS.
How is the TBS to TLV route written in code?
The pair is written TBS-TLV in IATA codes and UGTB-LLBG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Tbilisi International Airport is TBS (UGTB), Ben Gurion International Airport is TLV (LLBG).
| TBS | TLV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Tbilisi International Airport | Ben Gurion International Airport |
| ICAO code | UGTB | LLBG |
| Country | Georgia | Israel |
| Elevation | 1,624 ft | 135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #422 | #117 |
UGTB 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 1,489 ft (454 m) lower than TBS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying TBS to TLV
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6H | Israir | ISR | Israir | Active |
| A9 | Georgian Airways | TGZ | Tamazi | Active |
| IZ | Arkia Israel Airlines | AIZ | Arkia | 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 Tbilisi from Tel Aviv?
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are 1,396 km (868 mi, 754 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from TBS to TLV?
A typical nonstop flight between TBS and TLV takes about 2h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TLV from TBS?
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) lies roughly southwest of Tbilisi International Airport (TBS).
Which airlines fly TBS to TLV?
3 airlines appear on the TBS-TLV route in the open dataset, including Israir, Georgian Airways, Arkia Israel Airlines.
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