BUD
Budapest
Hungary
8,278 km
5,144 miles
PCF
Potchefstroom
South Africa
Distance
8,278 km
5,144 mi / 4,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
173°
south

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BUD PCF
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Potchefstroom Airport
IATA Code BUD PCF
ICAO Code LHBP FAPS
City Budapest Potchefstroom
Country Hungary South Africa
Timezone Europe/Budapest Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 495 ft 4,520 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 -26.670000, 27.080000

Budapest (BUD) to Potchefstroom (PCF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) in Potchefstroom, South Africa is 8,278 kilometers (5,144 miles / 4,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 05:27 in Budapest, it's 06:27 in Potchefstroom.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,025 feet between the two airports. Potchefstroom Airport sits higher than Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

The return flight from Potchefstroom (PCF) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 355° (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 Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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