Distance From John F Kennedy International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, JFK - TLV Distance

The distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is 5665 miles or 9117 kilometers or 4920 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from New York ( United States ) to Tel Aviv ( Israel )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and Tel Aviv takes around 13 hours 1 minutes.

Estimated flight time from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States to Ben Gurion International Airport, Tel Aviv, Israel is 13 hours 1 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • JFK - TLV

Kilometers		9117 km
Statute Miles		5665 miles
Nautical Miles		4920 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 1 minutes

John F Kennedy International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport Flight Route Map - JFK to TLV Flight Path

Location of John F Kennedy International Airport & Ben Gurion International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view New York to Tel Aviv nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between New York, United States and Tel Aviv, Israel.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JFK - TLV

Time difference between New York (United States) and Tel Aviv (Israel) is 7 Hours.
Tel Aviv time is 7 Hours ahead of New York.

Location	Local Time
New York (United States)	2025-01-15, 07:38:42 EST
Tel Aviv (Israel)	2025-01-15, 14:38:42 IST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK / KJFK) New York, United States

Destination

Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV / LLBG) Tel Aviv, Israel