BUD
Budapest
Hungary
13,288 km
8,257 miles
KBM
Kabwum
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,288 km
8,257 mi / 7,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
64°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

BUD KBM
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Kabwum
IATA Code BUD KBM
ICAO Code LHBP AYKB
City Budapest N/A
Country Hungary Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Budapest Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 495 ft 4,450 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 -6.160000, 147.190000

Budapest (BUD) to Kabwum (KBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea is 13,288 kilometers (8,257 miles / 7,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 00:21 in Budapest, it's 08:21 in Kabwum. 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 3,955 feet between the two airports. Kabwum sits higher than Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

The return flight from Kabwum (KBM) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 322° (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 Kabwum (KBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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