BUD
Budapest
Hungary
8,518 km
5,293 miles
LAY
Ladysmith
South Africa
Distance
8,518 km
5,293 mi / 4,599 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
171°
south

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BUD LAY
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Ladysmith Airport
IATA Code BUD LAY
ICAO Code LHBP FALY
City Budapest Ladysmith
Country Hungary South Africa
Timezone Europe/Budapest Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 495 ft 3,548 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 -28.580000, 29.750000

Budapest (BUD) to Ladysmith (LAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Ladysmith Airport (LAY) in Ladysmith, South Africa is 8,518 kilometers (5,293 miles / 4,599 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:18 in Budapest, it's 09:18 in Ladysmith.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,053 feet between the two airports. Ladysmith Airport sits higher than Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

The return flight from Ladysmith (LAY) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 353° (north). 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 Ladysmith Airport (LAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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