BUD
Budapest
Hungary
12,057 km
7,492 miles
ESR
El Salvador
Chile
Distance
12,057 km
7,492 mi / 6,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
251°
west southwest

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BUD ESR
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport
IATA Code BUD ESR
ICAO Code LHBP SCES
City Budapest El Salvador
Country Hungary Chile
Timezone Europe/Budapest America/Santiago
Elevation 495 ft 5,240 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 -26.310000, -69.770000

Budapest (BUD) to El Salvador (ESR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) in El Salvador, Chile is 12,057 kilometers (7,492 miles / 6,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:32 in Budapest, it's 00:32 in El Salvador. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,745 feet between the two airports. Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport sits higher than Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from El Salvador (ESR) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 45° (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 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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