The left side wins on both ends of the flight: a scenic Tel Aviv coastal departure and a Potomac River/Blue Ridge approach into Dulles, while the right side mostly faces open Mediterranean and Atlantic water during the long ocean crossing.
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Flight Path
Tel Aviv to Washington is 5,891 miles (9,481 km), a flight of about 12 hours 35 minutes.
Eastern Mediterranean Sea, Greek islands and Adriatic coastline, southern Alps foothills, North Atlantic Ocean, Newfoundland coast
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from TLV
LEFTDeparting TLV on runway 26, the initial climb heads west over the Mediterranean before curving north. The left side offers a clear view back over Tel Aviv's skyline, the Jaffa Old City promontory, and the curving coastline as the aircraft banks.
Landing at IAD
LEFTOn approach to IAD from the northeast, the descent path crosses the Blue Ridge foothills and the Potomac River before lining up on the north-south runways. The left side gives the better view of the river's bends and the wooded Virginia countryside sliding by below.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ben Gurion (TLV) to Washington Dulles International (IAD)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tel Aviv to Washington. The left side wins on both ends of the flight: a scenic Tel Aviv coastal departure and a Potomac River/Blue Ridge approach into Dulles, while the right side mostly faces open Mediterranean and Atlantic water during the long ocean crossing.
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. Departing TLV on runway 26, the initial climb heads west over the Mediterranean before curving north. The left side offers a clear view back over Tel Aviv's skyline, the Jaffa Old City promontory, and the curving coastline as the aircraft banks. Notable sights include: Tel Aviv skyline, Jaffa Old City, Mediterranean coastline, Yarkon River mouth.
What can I see when landing at Washington Dulles International in Washington?
When landing at Washington Dulles International (IAD), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to IAD from the northeast, the descent path crosses the Blue Ridge foothills and the Potomac River before lining up on the north-south runways. The left side gives the better view of the river's bends and the wooded Virginia countryside sliding by below. Notable sights include: Blue Ridge Mountains foothills, Potomac River bends, Loudoun County farmland, distant Washington D.C. skyline.
How long is the flight from Tel Aviv to Washington?
The flight from Ben Gurion (TLV) to Washington Dulles International (IAD) takes about 12 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,891 miles (9,481 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Tel Aviv to Washington flight path pass over?
Eastern Mediterranean Sea, Greek islands and Adriatic coastline, southern Alps foothills, North Atlantic Ocean, Newfoundland coast