Beirut to Mīt Ghamr flights
Mīt Ghamr lies 533 km (331 mi) south-west 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 26 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 | Mīt Ghamr | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Lebanon | Egypt |
| Population | 1.9 million | 153,754 |
| Elevation | 40 m (131 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | BEY, 8 km out | CAI, 68 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Mīt Ghamr
Crossing from Lebanon into Egypt: money changes from the Pound to the Pound (EGP); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +20; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
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 Mīt Ghamr
Mīt Ghamr is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cairo International Airport (CAI), 68 km (42 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sphinx International Airport (SPX, 76 km), Capital International Airport (CCE, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo International Airport | CAI | 68 km (42 mi) | 13,124 ft | 322 ft |
| Sphinx International Airport | SPX | 76 km (47 mi) | 11,975 ft | 510 ft |
| Capital International Airport (regional) | CCE | 91 km (57 mi) | 11,980 ft | 761 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mīt Ghamr from Beirut?
533 km (331 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Beirut.
How long does it take to get from Beirut to Mīt Ghamr by air?
About 1 h 26 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 Mīt Ghamr?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Beirut to Mīt Ghamr flights?
Typically Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Cairo International Airport (CAI); Mīt Ghamr also has SPX, CCE.
What currency do I need in Mīt Ghamr?
The Pound (EGP).
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.