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Beirut to New York Flight: 11h 12m

A direct flight from Beirut (BEY) to New York (JFK) covers about 9,019 km (≈ 5,604 mi) and takes roughly 11h 12m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by -7 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteBEY → JFK
Distance9,019 km · 5,604 mi
Estimated flight time11h 12m
Time differenceUTC-7

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BEYBeirut-Rafic Hariri International AirportJFKNew York John F. Kennedy International Airport
Estimated flight time
11h 12m
Route
9,019 kmBEYBeirutJFKNew York
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
9,019 km
5,604 mi
Time difference from Beirut
−7h
Next steps
Beirut → Riyadh (BEY → RUH)Beirut → Jeddah (BEY → JED)Beirut → Dammam (BEY → DMM)

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Beirut → New York Flight & Jet-Lag Planner

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How it works

Enter your New York trip details to get flight time figures based on current, New York-specific numbers.

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    We compute the air distance between BEY (Beirut) and JFK (New York) from real coordinates.

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    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 11h 12m over 9,019 km.

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    We add the time difference: Beirut (UTC+2) vs New York (UTC-5).

Use Cases

Read the Beirut–New York route math

The estimate case at a glance: about 11h 12m airborne over 9019 km (5604 mi) with no confirmed nonstop, while the fastest one-stop via Paris totals near 13h 17m including a 90-minute connection.

Convert takeoff to landing clock

Add the 11h 12m duration to your departure plus the 7-hour clock jump back: a 10:00 takeoff from Beirut lands near 14:12 in New York local time, and the calculator reruns that arithmetic for any departure hour you enter.

Tips

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    Airborne time between Beirut and New York excludes taxi, climb, and holding, so treat the estimate as a floor — and if the two airports sit in different time zones, the arrival clock differs even with identical flying minutes.

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    Work in the local currency of New York and keep card fees as a separate line; converting every flight time price to your home currency with a rough rate distorts the comparison between options and hides their real differences.

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    Save the inputs you used for this flight time run (flight time bey to jfk) beside the result; when New York prices change, update only the moved fields and keep the assumptions on record for next time.

Common Mistakes

  • Treating the Beirut to New York Flight output as all-inclusive: visas, transport, and tips rarely live inside the figure for New York. List what the tool covers, then budget the gaps so the total matches what you pay.

  • Converting every Beirut to New York Flight figure to your currency at card rates mid-trip: spreads distort comparisons for New York. Work in local currency in the tool, then convert at the end with a verified rate.

FAQs

How long is the flight from Beirut to New York?

About 11h 12m — an estimate for 9,019 km at 850 km/h.

What's the distance between Beirut and New York?

Roughly 9,019 km (5,604 mi) great-circle between Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Beirut to New York?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Paris (CDG) at 13h 17m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

What's the fastest one-stop option between Beirut and New York?

Via Paris (CDG): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 13h 17m — longer than the nonstop.

What's the time difference between Beirut and New York, and how does it affect arrival?

New York is 7 hours behind Beirut; a 10:00 departure lands around 14:12 local time in New York.

Which airport does the calculation use in New York (Beirut to New York)?

We compute to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport as the arrival airport, departing Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.

When is the best time to book Beirut–New York flights?

April–June and September–October are broadly shoulder months; Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks spike.

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route (Beirut to New York)?

A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.

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