BUD
Budapest
Hungary
12,295 km
7,640 miles
LIH
Lihue
United States
Distance
12,295 km
7,640 mi / 6,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
359°
north

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BUD LIH
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Lihue Airport
IATA Code BUD LIH
ICAO Code LHBP PHLI
City Budapest Lihue
Country Hungary United States
Timezone Europe/Budapest Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 495 ft 152 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 21.980000, -159.340000

Budapest (BUD) to Lihue (LIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Lihue Airport (LIH) in Lihue, United States is 12,295 kilometers (7,640 miles / 6,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 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 06:21 in Budapest, it's 19:21 in Lihue. 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 Lihue (LIH) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 1° (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 Lihue Airport (LIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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