BUD
Budapest
Hungary
8,990 km
5,586 miles
ELS
East London
South Africa
Distance
8,990 km
5,586 mi / 4,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
173°
south

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BUD ELS
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Ben Schoeman Airport
IATA Code BUD ELS
ICAO Code LHBP FAEL
City Budapest East London
Country Hungary South Africa
Timezone Europe/Budapest Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 495 ft 435 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 -33.040000, 27.830000

Budapest (BUD) to East London (ELS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa is 8,990 kilometers (5,586 miles / 4,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Hungary with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:13 in Budapest, it's 10:13 in East London.

The return flight from East London (ELS) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 354° (north). 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 Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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