Beirut to Suez Sea Distance Calculator

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

Distance
346 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
2.9 days
at 5 knots
Under Power
35 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 Suez. 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 24% longer than the 280 nm direct line, its heading turning from northeast to south. It is an international crossing between two countries. Transiting the Suez Canal.

Sea distance
346 nm (640.8 km)
Direct line
279.5 nm24% longer
Great-circle bearing
213° (south-southwest)
Sea area
Mediterranean Sea
Geographic extent
4.0° × 3.4°
Crossing
Cross-border · Same region
Transits
  1. Suez Canal
From
Beirut (Lebanon) 33.9008, 35.4844
To
Suez (Egypt) 29.9668, 32.5498
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn2.9 days
8 kn43 hours
10 kn35 hours
12 kn29 hours

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

Named transits are identified from the sea-lane waypoint path.

Read the methodology — How we calculate sea distances

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Beirut to Suez Route

The maritime route from Beirut to Suez is a overnight offshore international passage connecting two major commercial ports in the Mediterranean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure.

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

Navigation Tips

  • •On this overnight offshore international crossing in the Mediterranean region, prepare for local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure, 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 Suez by sea?

The sea distance from Beirut to Suez is approximately 346 nautical miles — a overnight offshore passage in Mediterranean.

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

A overnight offshore within the same maritime region crossing of 346 nautical miles typically takes 1.4 days – 2.9 days, depending on vessel and weather.

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

The best time for this route in Mediterranean is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure outside that window.

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