Damascus to Bet Shemesh flights
Bet Shemesh lies 232 km (144 mi) south-west of Damascus, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 3 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Damascus | Bet Shemesh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Syria | Israel |
| Population | 1.6 million | 124,957 |
| Elevation | 701 m (2,300 ft) | 282 m (925 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) |
| Nearest large airport | DAM, 24 km out | TLV, 33 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Bet Shemesh
Crossing from Syria into Israel: money changes from the Pound to the Shekel (ILS); sockets are BS 546, Euro, Type H; the dialling code becomes +972; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Airports at each end
Leaving Damascus
Damascus is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Damascus International Airport (DAM), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY, 82 km).
Arriving in Bet Shemesh
Bet Shemesh is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 13,327-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Queen Alia International Airport (AMM, 95 km), Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | 33 km (21 mi) | 13,327 ft | 135 ft |
| Queen Alia International Airport | AMM | 95 km (59 mi) | 12,008 ft | 2,395 ft |
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | ADJ | 98 km (61 mi) | 10,745 ft | 2,555 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bet Shemesh from Damascus?
232 km (144 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Damascus.
How long does it take to get from Damascus to Bet Shemesh by air?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Damascus and Bet Shemesh?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Damascus to Bet Shemesh flights?
Typically Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV); Bet Shemesh also has AMM, ADJ.
What currency do I need in Bet Shemesh?
The Shekel (ILS).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.