Beirut to Damietta Sea Distance Calculator

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

Distance
259.5 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
2.2 days
at 5 knots
Under Power
26 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 Damietta. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a near-direct coastal passage: the navigable route runs 9% longer than the 238 nm direct line, its heading turning from northeast to south. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance
259.5 nm (480.5 km)
Direct line
238 nm9% longer
Great-circle bearing
233° (southwest)
Sea area
Levantine Sea
Geographic extent
2.5° × 3.8°
Crossing
Cross-border · Same region
From
Beirut (Lebanon) 33.9008, 35.4844
To
Damietta (Egypt) 31.4833, 31.7500
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn2.2 days
8 kn32 hours
10 kn26 hours
12 kn22 hours

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

Read the methodology — How we calculate sea distances

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Beirut to Damietta Route

The maritime route from Beirut to Damietta is a overnight offshore international passage connecting two major commercial ports in the Mediterranean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for variable seasonal winds, with the Etesian (Meltemi) reaching down from the Aegean in summer.

This route runs within the same maritime region, connecting Beirut in Lebanon with Damietta in Egypt.

Navigation Tips

  • •On this overnight offshore international crossing in the Mediterranean region, prepare for variable seasonal winds, with the Etesian (Meltemi) reaching down from the Aegean in summer, particularly in peak season.
  • •For a overnight offshore route, plan fuel and provisioning around the Mediterranean region — calculate consumption with our tool.
  • •Verify port-entry requirements at both ends of this international route within the same maritime region before you depart.
  • •Check safety gear suited to Mediterranean conditions before a overnight offshore passage — life rafts, EPIRB, and current charts.
  • •Carry passports, vessel documents, and crew lists matched to this international route within the same maritime region.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Beirut to Damietta by sea?

The sea distance from Beirut to Damietta is approximately 259.5 nautical miles — a overnight offshore passage in Mediterranean.

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

A overnight offshore within the same maritime region crossing of 259.5 nautical miles typically takes 1.1 days – 2.2 days, depending on vessel and weather.

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

The best time for this route in Mediterranean is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect variable seasonal winds, with the Etesian (Meltemi) reaching down from the Aegean in summer outside that window.

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