Distance From Polk County Hospital Heliport to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport

The distance from Polk County Hospital Heliport () to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) is 6307 miles or 10150 kilometers or 5477 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 Des Moines ( United States ) to Beirut ( Lebanon )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Des Moines and Beirut takes around 14 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Polk County Hospital Heliport, Des Moines, United States to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, Beirut, Lebanon is 14 hours 30 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 • - BEY

Kilometers		10150 km
Statute Miles		6307 miles
Nautical Miles		5477 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 30 minutes

Polk County Hospital Heliport to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport Flight Route Map - to BEY Flight Path

Location of Polk County Hospital Heliport & Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Des Moines, United States and Beirut, Lebanon.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BEY

Time difference between Des Moines (United States) and Beirut (Lebanon) is 8 Hours.
Beirut time is 8 Hours ahead of Des Moines.

Location	Local Time
Des Moines (United States)	2026-11-08, 21:52:52 CST
Beirut (Lebanon)	2026-11-09, 05:52:52 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

Polk County Hospital Heliport ( / 6IA4) Des Moines, United States

Destination

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