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Riyadh → Beirut Flight Duration & Distance

A direct flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Beirut (BEY) covers about 1,465 km (≈ 910 mi) and takes roughly 2h 18m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by -1 hour on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteRUH → BEY
Distance1,465 km · 910 mi
Estimated flight time2h 18m
Time differenceUTC-1

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RUHKing Khalid International AirportBEYBeirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
Estimated flight time
2h 18m
Route
1,465 kmRUHRiyadhBEYBeirut
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
1,465 km
910 mi
Time difference from Riyadh
−1h
Next steps
Beirut → Riyadh (BEY → RUH)Riyadh → Jeddah (RUH → JED)Riyadh → Dammam (RUH → DMM)Riyadh → Medina (RUH → MED)

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Enter your Beirut trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Beirut-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between RUH (Riyadh) and BEY (Beirut) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 2h 18m over 1,465 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Riyadh (UTC+3) vs Beirut (UTC+2).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Beirut?

About 2h 18m — an estimate for 1,465 km at 850 km/h.

When is the best time to book Riyadh–Beirut flights?

May–June and September–November shoulder months are usually cheaper than July–August.

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route — Riyadh to Beirut?

A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline, plus the destination’s visa requirements; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.

How is the Riyadh–Beirut flight time derived in this calculator?

We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.

What's the distance between Riyadh and Beirut?

Roughly 1,465 km (910 mi) great-circle between King Khalid International Airport and Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Beirut?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Amman (AMM) at 4h 28m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

What's the fastest one-stop option between Riyadh and Beirut?

Via Amman (AMM): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 4h 28m — longer than the nonstop.

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