BUD
Budapest
Hungary
10,216 km
6,348 miles
ILS
San Salvador
El Salvador
Distance
10,216 km
6,348 mi / 5,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
293°
west northwest

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BUD ILS
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Ilopango International Airport
IATA Code BUD ILS
ICAO Code LHBP MSSS
City Budapest San Salvador
Country Hungary El Salvador
Timezone Europe/Budapest America/El_Salvador
Elevation 495 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 13.700000, -89.120000

Budapest (BUD) to San Salvador (ILS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Ilopango International Airport (ILS) in San Salvador, El Salvador is 10,216 kilometers (6,348 miles / 5,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 El Salvador. 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 18:06 in Budapest, it's 11:06 in San Salvador. With a 7-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 1,526 feet between the two airports. Ilopango International Airport sits higher than Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

The return flight from San Salvador (ILS) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 40° (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 Ilopango International Airport (ILS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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