BUD
Budapest
Hungary
17,905 km
11,126 miles
PCN
Picton
New Zealand
Distance
17,905 km
11,126 mi / 9,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
81°
east

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BUD PCN
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Picton Aerodrome
IATA Code BUD PCN
ICAO Code LHBP NZPN
City Budapest Picton
Country Hungary New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Budapest Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 495 ft 161 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 -41.350000, 173.960000

Budapest (BUD) to Picton (PCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Picton Aerodrome (PCN) in Picton, New Zealand is 17,905 kilometers (11,126 miles / 9,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:41 in Budapest, it's 13:41 in Picton. With a 12-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 Picton (PCN) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). 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 Picton Aerodrome (PCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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