Beirut to Beersheba flights
Beersheba lies 301 km (187 mi) south of Beirut, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 8 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.
| Beirut | Beersheba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Lebanon | Israel |
| Population | 1.9 million | 186,600 |
| Elevation | 40 m (131 ft) | 285 m (935 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) |
| Nearest large airport | BEY, 8 km out | TLV, 85 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Beersheba
Crossing from Lebanon 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 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.
Arriving in Beersheba
Beersheba is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), 85 km (53 mi) from the centre, whose 13,327-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are El Arish International Airport (AAC, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | 85 km (53 mi) | 13,327 ft | 135 ft |
| El Arish International Airport | AAC | 94 km (58 mi) | 9,905 ft | 118 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Beersheba from Beirut?
301 km (187 mi) in a straight line, south of Beirut.
How long does it take to get from Beirut to Beersheba by air?
About 1 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beirut and Beersheba?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Beirut to Beersheba flights?
Typically Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV); Beersheba also has AAC.
What currency do I need in Beersheba?
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.