AWK
Wake Island
UM
11,912 km
7,402 miles
BUD
Budapest
Hungary
Distance
11,912 km
7,402 mi / 6,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
338°
north northwest

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AWK BUD
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
IATA Code AWK BUD
ICAO Code PWAK LHBP
City Wake Island Budapest
Country UM Hungary
Timezone Pacific/Wake Europe/Budapest
Elevation 23 ft 495 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 47.440000, 19.260000

Wake Island (AWK) to Budapest (BUD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary is 11,912 kilometers (7,402 miles / 6,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting UM with Hungary. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:06 in Wake Island, it's 14:06 in Budapest. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Budapest (BUD) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Wake Island Airfield (AWK) and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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