BUD
Budapest
Hungary
9,337 km
5,802 miles
MRD
Merida
Venezuela
Distance
9,337 km
5,802 mi / 5,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
276°
west

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BUD MRD
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Alberto Carnevalli Airport
IATA Code BUD MRD
ICAO Code LHBP SVMD
City Budapest Merida
Country Hungary Venezuela
Timezone Europe/Budapest America/Caracas
Elevation 495 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 8.580000, -71.160000

Budapest (BUD) to Merida (MRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) in Merida, Venezuela is 9,337 kilometers (5,802 miles / 5,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:45 in Budapest, it's 05:45 in Merida. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,512 feet between the two airports. Alberto Carnevalli Airport sits higher than Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Merida (MRD) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 43° (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 Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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