Distance From Koggala Airport to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, KCT - BEY Distance

The distance from Koggala Airport (KCT) to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) is 3448 miles or 5549 kilometers or 2995 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Galle ( Sri Lanka ) to Beirut ( Lebanon )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Galle and Beirut takes around 7 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Koggala Airport, Galle, Sri Lanka to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, Beirut, Lebanon is 7 hours 55 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KCT - BEY

Kilometers		5549 km
Statute Miles		3448 miles
Nautical Miles		2995 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 55 minutes

Koggala Airport to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport Flight Route Map - KCT to BEY Flight Path

Location of Koggala Airport & Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Galle to Beirut nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Galle, Sri Lanka and Beirut, Lebanon.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KCT - BEY

Time difference between Galle (Sri Lanka) and Beirut (Lebanon) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Beirut time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Galle.

Location	Local Time
Galle (Sri Lanka)	2025-04-08, 09:06:32 +0530
Beirut (Lebanon)	2025-04-08, 06:36:32 EEST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Koggala Airport (KCT / VCCK) Galle, Sri Lanka

Destination

Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY / OLBA) Beirut, Lebanon