BUD
Budapest
Hungary
12,862 km
7,992 miles
TKW
Tekin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,862 km
7,992 mi / 6,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BUD TKW
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Tekin Airport
IATA Code BUD TKW
ICAO Code LHBP AYTN
City Budapest Tekin
Country Hungary Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Budapest Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 495 ft 5,785 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 -5.240000, 142.170000

Budapest (BUD) to Tekin (TKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Tekin Airport (TKW) in Tekin, Papua New Guinea is 12,862 kilometers (7,992 miles / 6,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 22:53 in Budapest, it's 07:53 in Tekin. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,290 feet between the two airports. Tekin Airport sits higher than Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tekin (TKW) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 321° (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 Tekin Airport (TKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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