Kutaisi to Beirut flights
Beirut lies 1,123 km (698 mi) south-west of Kutaisi, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 11 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.
| Kutaisi | Beirut | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Georgia | Lebanon |
| Population | 135,201 | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 153 m (502 ft) | 40 m (131 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Tbilisi) | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) |
| Nearest large airport | KUT, 20 km out | BEY, 8 km out |
Clocks in Beirut are 1 h behind Kutaisi right now, so a 2 h 11 min journey lands only 1 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Beirut
Crossing from Georgia into Lebanon: money changes from the Lari 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 Kutaisi
Kutaisi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
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 Kutaisi?
1,123 km (698 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kutaisi.
How long does it take to get from Kutaisi to Beirut by air?
About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kutaisi and Beirut?
Beirut is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Beirut against Asia/Tbilisi).
Which airports are used for Kutaisi to Beirut flights?
Typically David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) 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 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.