BUD
Budapest
Hungary
14,155 km
8,796 miles
KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
Distance
14,155 km
8,796 mi / 7,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
33°
north northeast

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BUD KUC
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Kuria Airport
IATA Code BUD KUC
ICAO Code LHBP NGKT
City Budapest Kuria
Country Hungary Kiribati
Timezone Europe/Budapest Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 495 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 0.220000, 173.440000

Budapest (BUD) to Kuria (KUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati is 14,155 kilometers (8,796 miles / 7,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Kiribati. 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 13:03 in Budapest, it's 00:03 in Kuria. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kuria (KUC) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Kuria Airport (KUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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