BUD
Budapest
Hungary
7,939 km
4,933 miles
LOU
Louisville
United States
Distance
7,939 km
4,933 mi / 4,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
307°
northwest

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BUD LOU
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Bowman Field
IATA Code BUD LOU
ICAO Code LHBP KLOU
City Budapest Louisville
Country Hungary United States
Timezone Europe/Budapest America/New_York
Elevation 495 ft 546 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 38.230000, -85.660000

Budapest (BUD) to Louisville (LOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Bowman Field (LOU) in Louisville, United States is 7,939 kilometers (4,933 miles / 4,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 01:06 in Budapest, it's 19:06 in Louisville. With a 6-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 Louisville (LOU) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 44° (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 Bowman Field (LOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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