BUD
Budapest
Hungary
9,076 km
5,639 miles
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Distance
9,076 km
5,639 mi / 4,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
175°
south

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BUD PLZ
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Port Elizabeth Airport
IATA Code BUD PLZ
ICAO Code LHBP FAPE
City Budapest Port Elizabeth
Country Hungary South Africa
Timezone Europe/Budapest Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 495 ft 226 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 -33.980000, 25.620000

Budapest (BUD) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa is 9,076 kilometers (5,639 miles / 4,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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 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 22:28 in Budapest, it's 23:28 in Port Elizabeth.

The return flight from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 356° (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 Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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