Distance From Semporna Airport to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, SMM - BEY Distance

The distance from Semporna Airport (SMM) to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) is 5651 miles or 9095 kilometers or 4908 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 Semporna ( Malaysia ) to Beirut ( Lebanon )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Semporna and Beirut takes around 12 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Semporna Airport, Semporna, Malaysia to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, Beirut, Lebanon is 12 hours 59 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 • SMM - BEY

Kilometers		9095 km
Statute Miles		5651 miles
Nautical Miles		4908 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 59 minutes

Semporna Airport to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport Flight Route Map - SMM to BEY Flight Path

Location of Semporna Airport & Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Semporna, Malaysia and Beirut, Lebanon.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMM - BEY

Time difference between Semporna (Malaysia) and Beirut (Lebanon) is 6 Hours.
Beirut time is 6 Hours behind Semporna.

Location	Local Time
Semporna (Malaysia)	2026-10-28, 20:28:20 +08
Beirut (Lebanon)	2026-10-28, 14:28:20 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

Semporna Airport (SMM / WBKA) Semporna, Malaysia

Destination

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