Distance From Grand Central Airport to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, GCJ - BEY Distance

The distance from Grand Central Airport (GCJ) to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) is 4161 miles or 6696 kilometers or 3613 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Midrand ( South Africa ) to Beirut ( Lebanon )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Midrand and Beirut takes around 9 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Grand Central Airport, Midrand, South Africa to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, Beirut, Lebanon is 9 hours 33 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GCJ - BEY

Kilometers		6696 km
Statute Miles		4161 miles
Nautical Miles		3613 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 33 minutes

Grand Central Airport to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport Flight Route Map - GCJ to BEY Flight Path

Location of Grand Central Airport & Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Midrand to Beirut nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Midrand, South Africa and Beirut, Lebanon.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GCJ - BEY

Time difference between Midrand (South Africa) and Beirut (Lebanon) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Midrand (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 23:20:38 SAST
Beirut (Lebanon)	2025-12-16, 23:20:38 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Grand Central Airport (GCJ / FAGC) Midrand, South Africa

Destination

Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY / OLBA) Beirut, Lebanon