Flights London → Beirut
LHR → BEY
How long is the flight from London to Beirut?
The flight from London (LHR) to Beirut (BEY) takes about 4h 46m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Beirut, operating with a mix of Airbus aircraft including the A321, A320, and A330-200. The destination airport in Beirut sees approximately 8,834,819 passengers annually, indicating significant traffic and demand for air travel between these two cities.
The London (LHR) → Beirut (BEY) route is operated by British Airways, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Beirut the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Beirut: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Beirut (BEY) heads east for about 3,482 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 46m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Beirut it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LHR-BEY
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Frequently asked questions about LHR-BEY
The flight from London (LHR) to Beirut (BEY) takes about 4h 46m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: British Airways, Iberia Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Beirut, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The London-Beirut route is about 3,482 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £350, barring extraordinary circumstances.
