London to Beirut
4h 45m The flight from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) covers 3,482 km (2,163 miles) and takes approximately 4h 45m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 110°, passing near 44.0° N, 20.2° 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 | 6h 20m | 6h 45m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 4h 28m | 4h 53m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 3h 52m | 4h 17m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 4h 06m | 4h 31m |
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
| LHR | BEY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport |
| City | London | Beirut |
| Country | United Kingdom | Lebanon |
| ICAO | EGLL | OLBA |
| Coordinates | 51.4707, -0.4599 | 33.8198, 35.4874 |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 87 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from London to Beirut?
A non-stop flight from London (LHR) to Beirut (BEY) takes about 4h 45m. The great-circle distance is 3,482 km (2,163 miles, 1,880 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 110°.
How far is London from Beirut?
3,482 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 2,163 miles or 1,880 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 LHR and BEY?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 3,482 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.
Other routes from London
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.