Beirut to Seoul
10h 13m The flight from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) covers 7,882 km (4,898 miles) and takes approximately 10h 13m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 57°, passing near 45.6° N, 79.6° E 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 | 14h 20m | 14h 45m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 10h 06m | 10h 31m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 8h 45m | 9h 11m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 9h 16m | 9h 42m |
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 | ICN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | Incheon International Airport |
| City | Beirut | Seoul |
| Country | Lebanon | South Korea |
| ICAO | OLBA | RKSI |
| Coordinates | 33.8198, 35.4874 | 37.4691, 126.451 |
| Elevation | 87 ft | 23 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Beirut to Seoul?
A non-stop flight from Beirut (BEY) to Seoul (ICN) takes about 10h 13m. The great-circle distance is 7,882 km (4,898 miles, 4,256 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 57°.
How far is Beirut from Seoul?
7,882 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 4,898 miles or 4,256 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 ICN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 7,882 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 10h 13m 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.