BUD
Budapest
Hungary
8,952 km
5,562 miles
FCS
Fort Carson
United States
Distance
8,952 km
5,562 mi / 4,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
319°
northwest

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BUD FCS
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport
IATA Code BUD FCS
ICAO Code LHBP KFCS
City Budapest Fort Carson
Country Hungary United States
Timezone Europe/Budapest America/Denver
Elevation 495 ft 5,874 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 38.680000, -104.760000

Budapest (BUD) to Fort Carson (FCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States is 8,952 kilometers (5,562 miles / 4,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:39 in Budapest, it's 14:39 in Fort Carson. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,379 feet between the two airports. Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) 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 Fort Carson (FCS) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 35° (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 Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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