Distance From John F Kennedy International Airport to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, JFK - BEY Distance

The distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) is 5605 miles or 9019 kilometers or 4867 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 New York ( United States ) to Beirut ( Lebanon )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and Beirut takes around 12 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, Beirut, Lebanon is 12 hours 53 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 • JFK - BEY

Kilometers		9019 km
Statute Miles		5605 miles
Nautical Miles		4867 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 53 minutes

John F Kennedy International Airport to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport Flight Route Map - JFK to BEY Flight Path

Location of John F Kennedy International Airport & Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view New York to Beirut nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between New York, United States and Beirut, Lebanon.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JFK - BEY

Time difference between New York (United States) and Beirut (Lebanon) is 7 Hours.
Beirut time is 7 Hours ahead of New York.

Location	Local Time
New York (United States)	2026-06-20, 08:00:20 EDT
Beirut (Lebanon)	2026-06-20, 15:00:20 EEST

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

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK / KJFK) New York, United States

Destination

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