Beirut to New York
11h 37m The flight from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) covers 9,019 km (5,604 miles) and takes approximately 11h 37m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 314°, passing near 52.6° N, 15.5° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 16h 24m | 16h 49m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 34m | 11h 59m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 01m | 10h 26m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 37m | 11h 02m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| BEY | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| City | Beirut | New York |
| Country | Lebanon | United States |
| ICAO | OLBA | KJFK |
| Coordinates | 33.8198, 35.4874 | 40.6394, -73.7793 |
| Elevation | 87 ft | 13 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Beirut to New York?
A non-stop flight from Beirut (BEY) to New York (JFK) takes about 11h 37m. The great-circle distance is 9,019 km (5,604 miles, 4,870 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 314°.
How far is Beirut from New York?
9,019 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,604 miles or 4,870 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between BEY and JFK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,019 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 11h 37m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.