BUD
Budapest
Hungary
10,464 km
6,502 miles
TUA
Tulcan
Ecuador
Distance
10,464 km
6,502 mi / 5,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

BUD TUA
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport
IATA Code BUD TUA
ICAO Code LHBP SETU
City Budapest Tulcan
Country Hungary Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Budapest America/Guayaquil
Elevation 495 ft 9,649 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 0.810000, -77.710000

Budapest (BUD) to Tulcan (TUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) in Tulcan, Ecuador is 10,464 kilometers (6,502 miles / 5,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:42 in Budapest, it's 14:42 in Tulcan. With a 6-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 9,154 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla 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 Tulcan (TUA) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 42° (northeast). 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 Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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