While takeoff offers Mediterranean and Israeli coastal scenery, the landing approach into BWI provides more dramatic and varied geography—the Chesapeake Bay system is one of the most visually distinctive features on the entire route, and the approach captures it beautifully.
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Flight Path
Tel Aviv to Baltimore is 5,848 miles (9,412 km), a flight of about 9 hours 25 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean for approximately 5,000 nautical miles. Notable features include: the Iberian Peninsula and Portugal (if visible during daylight hours on westbound routing), the Atlantic coastline of Ireland or UK (depending on routing), Newfoundland and the Canadian Maritimes (eastern Canada), and the Appalachian Mountain system approaching the US East Coast. Most of the flight occurs over open ocean with no visible landmarks.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from TLV
LEFTLeft side offers immediate views of the Mediterranean coastline and the coastal plain stretching north toward Haifa. You'll see the curvature of the Israeli coast and the transition from urban Tel Aviv to the Carmel range in the distance.
Landing at BWI
RIGHTRight side provides excellent views during descent into BWI. You'll see the Chesapeake Bay, the Patapsco River estuary, and the Baltimore harbor complex. The approach also reveals the Appalachian foothills to the west and the Atlantic coastal plain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ben Gurion (TLV) to Baltimore Washington International (BWI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tel Aviv to Baltimore. While takeoff offers Mediterranean and Israeli coastal scenery, the landing approach into BWI provides more dramatic and varied geography—the Chesapeake Bay system is one of the most visually distinctive features on the entire route, and the approach captures it beautifully.
What can I see during takeoff from Ben Gurion in Tel Aviv?
During takeoff from Ben Gurion (TLV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers immediate views of the Mediterranean coastline and the coastal plain stretching north toward Haifa. You'll see the curvature of the Israeli coast and the transition from urban Tel Aviv to the Carmel range in the distance. Notable sights include: Mediterranean Sea (immediate left), Tel Aviv urban sprawl (below), Carmel Mountain range (northern horizon), Dead Sea basin (southeast, visible as you climb).
What can I see when landing at Baltimore Washington International in Baltimore?
When landing at Baltimore Washington International (BWI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides excellent views during descent into BWI. You'll see the Chesapeake Bay, the Patapsco River estuary, and the Baltimore harbor complex. The approach also reveals the Appalachian foothills to the west and the Atlantic coastal plain. Notable sights include: Chesapeake Bay (dominant water feature), Patapsco River and Baltimore Inner Harbor, Appalachian ridge line (western horizon), Atlantic coastal plain (eastern approach).
How long is the flight from Tel Aviv to Baltimore?
The flight from Ben Gurion (TLV) to Baltimore Washington International (BWI) takes about 9 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,848 miles (9,412 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Tel Aviv to Baltimore flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean for approximately 5,000 nautical miles. Notable features include: the Iberian Peninsula and Portugal (if visible during daylight hours on westbound routing), the Atlantic coastline of Ireland or UK (depending on routing), Newfoundland and the Canadian Maritimes (eastern Canada), and the Appalachian Mountain system approaching the US East Coast. Most of the flight occurs over open ocean with no visible landmarks.