Beirut to Baniyas Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Beirut, Lebanon to Baniyas, Syria. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance
106.3 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
21 hours
at 5 knots
Under Power
11 hours
at 10 knots
Best Time
May-October
Typical Sailing Season

Distance follows a sea-lane route. Sailing times are estimates at fixed cruising speeds and vary with vessel, weather, and currents.

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This map shows the direct sea route from Beirut to Baniyas. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a moderately indirect coastal passage: the navigable route runs 32% longer than the 81 nm direct line, its heading turning from northeast to north-northeast. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance
106.3 nm (196.8 km)
Direct line
80.6 nm32% longer
Great-circle bearing
16° (north-northeast)
Sea area
Levantine Sea
Geographic extent
1.3° × 0.7°
Crossing
Cross-border · Same region
From
Beirut (Lebanon) 33.9008, 35.4844
To
Baniyas (Syria) 35.1883, 35.9433
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn21 hours
8 kn13 hours
10 kn11 hours
12 kn9 hours

Distance follows a sea-lane route generated from marine traffic lanes; passage times are computed at fixed cruising speeds.

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Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Beirut to Baniyas Route

Linking Beirut and Baniyas, this single-day crossing cross-border crossing between two major harbours sits in the Mediterranean region — a passage shaped by warm, generally light summers eased by the Etesian flow, with more changeable winters.

The lane links Beirut (Lebanon) and Baniyas (Syria), between neighbouring ports of the same region.

Navigation Tips

  • •A single-day crossing cross-border passage in the Mediterranean region typically requires planning for warm, generally light summers eased by the Etesian flow, with more changeable winters.
  • •A single-day crossing leg in Mediterranean benefits from waypoint planning and verified fuel availability.
  • •Confirm operating hours and clearance procedures for this cross-border crossing between neighbouring ports of the same region, since rules vary by port.
  • •Verify that emergency equipment matches the demands of a single-day crossing leg in Mediterranean.
  • •Documentation requirements differ for cross-border passages between neighbouring ports of the same region; verify cruising permits in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Beirut to Baniyas by sea?

Approximately 106.3 nautical miles separate Beirut and Baniyas by sea, making this a single-day crossing leg in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Beirut to Baniyas?

Expect about 11 hours – 21 hours for a single-day crossing run of 106.3 nautical miles between neighbouring ports of the same region.

What's the best time to sail from Beirut to Baniyas?

Peak sailing season here is May-October; year-round, Mediterranean routes contend with warm, generally light summers eased by the Etesian flow, with more changeable winters.

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