Al Hindīyah to Beirut flights
Beirut lies 825 km (513 mi) west of Al Hindīyah, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 48 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.
| Al Hindīyah | Beirut | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Lebanon |
| Population | 139,578 | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 40 m (131 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) |
| Nearest large airport | NJF, 64 km out | BEY, 8 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Beirut
Crossing from Iraq into Lebanon: money changes from the Dinar to the Pound (LBP); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +961; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648824.
Airports at each end
Leaving Al Hindīyah
Al Hindīyah is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), 64 km (40 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW, 80 km).
Arriving in Beirut
Beirut is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | BEY | 8 km (5 mi) | 12,467 ft | 87 ft |
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Staying in Beirut
Our booking partner lists 327 places to stay in Beirut. Of the 274 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (137), and 33 are five-star. Across 104 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 53,119 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Beirut from Al Hindīyah?
825 km (513 mi) in a straight line, west of Al Hindīyah.
How long does it take to get from Al Hindīyah to Beirut by air?
About 1 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Al Hindīyah and Beirut?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Al Hindīyah to Beirut flights?
Typically Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY).
What currency do I need in Beirut?
The Pound (LBP).
Where can I stay in Beirut?
Our booking partner lists 327 places to stay in Beirut, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.