BUD
Budapest
Hungary
8,992 km
5,587 miles
LFT
Lafayette
United States
Distance
8,992 km
5,587 mi / 4,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
305°
northwest

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BUD LFT
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field
IATA Code BUD LFT
ICAO Code LHBP KLFT
City Budapest Lafayette
Country Hungary United States
Timezone Europe/Budapest America/Chicago
Elevation 495 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 30.210000, -91.990000

Budapest (BUD) to Lafayette (LFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) in Lafayette, United States is 8,992 kilometers (5,587 miles / 4,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 20:14 in Budapest, it's 13:14 in Lafayette. 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.

The return flight from Lafayette (LFT) 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 Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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