BUD
Budapest
Hungary
15,771 km
9,800 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
15,771 km
9,800 mi / 8,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

BUD SYD
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code BUD SYD
ICAO Code LHBP YSSY
City Budapest Sydney
Country Hungary Australia
Timezone Europe/Budapest Australia/Sydney
Elevation 495 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Budapest (BUD) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 15,771 kilometers (9,800 miles / 8,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Australia. 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 08:23 in Budapest, it's 18:23 in Sydney. 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 Sydney (SYD) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 305° (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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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