The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Cooktown Airport (CTN) in Cooktown Airport, Australia is 13,938 kilometers (8,661 miles / 7,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Hungary with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:24 in Budapest, it's 08:24 in Cooktown Airport. With a 8-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 Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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