Haifa to Baniyas Sea Distance Calculator

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

Distance
171.5 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
34 hours
at 5 knots
Under Power
17 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 Haifa 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 14% longer than the 150 nm direct line, its heading turning from northeast to north-northeast. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance
171.5 nm (317.7 km)
Direct line
150 nm14% longer
Great-circle bearing
18° (north-northeast)
Sea area
Levantine Sea
Geographic extent
2.4° × 1.1°
Crossing
Cross-border · Same region
From
Haifa (Israel) 32.8184, 34.9885
To
Baniyas (Syria) 35.1883, 35.9433
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn34 hours
8 kn21 hours
10 kn17 hours
12 kn14 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 Haifa to Baniyas Route

The maritime route from Haifa to Baniyas is a day-passage 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 Haifa in Israel with Baniyas in Syria.

Navigation Tips

  • •On this day-passage 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 day-passage 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 day-passage 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 Haifa to Baniyas by sea?

The sea distance from Haifa to Baniyas is approximately 171.5 nautical miles — a day-passage passage in Mediterranean.

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

A day-passage within the same maritime region crossing of 171.5 nautical miles typically takes 17 hours – 34 hours, depending on vessel and weather.

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

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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