Distance from Baalbek to Beirut
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Baalbek is a city located east of the Litani River in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley, about 67 km (42 mi) northeast of Beirut. It is the capital of Baalbek-Hermel Governorate. In 1998, the city had a population of 82,608. Mos…
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. As of 2025, Greater Beirut has a population of 2.4 million, just under half of Lebanon's population, which makes it the twelfth-largest city in the Levant region and…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Baalbek to Beirut?
It is 67 km in a straight line from Baalbek to Beirut. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Baalbek to Beirut?
A direct flight takes about 50 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Baalbek to Beirut?
Around 1 h 7 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.