BUD
Budapest
Hungary
15,405 km
9,572 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
15,405 km
9,572 mi / 8,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
51°
northeast

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BUD SON
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code BUD SON
ICAO Code LHBP NVSS
City Budapest Luganville
Country Hungary Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Budapest Pacific/Efate
Elevation 495 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Budapest (BUD) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 15,405 kilometers (9,572 miles / 8,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 11:43 in Budapest, it's 21:43 in Luganville. With a 10-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 Luganville (SON) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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