Beirut to Russeifa flights
Russeifa lies 215 km (133 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 2 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 | Russeifa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Lebanon | Jordan |
| Population | 1.9 million | 268,237 |
| Elevation | 40 m (131 ft) | 614 m (2,014 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) | UTC+3 (Asia/Amman) |
| Nearest large airport | BEY, 8 km out | ADJ, 7 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Russeifa
Crossing from Lebanon into Jordan: money changes from the Pound to the Dinar (JOD); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 5-15, SN 441011, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +962; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Russeifa
Russeifa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,745-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Queen Alia International Airport (AMM, 33 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | ADJ | 7 km (4 mi) | 10,745 ft | 2,555 ft |
| Queen Alia International Airport | AMM | 33 km (21 mi) | 12,008 ft | 2,395 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Russeifa from Beirut?
215 km (133 mi) in a straight line, south of Beirut.
How long does it take to get from Beirut to Russeifa by air?
About 1 h 2 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 Russeifa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Beirut to Russeifa flights?
Typically Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ); Russeifa also has AMM.
What currency do I need in Russeifa?
The Dinar (JOD).
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.