BUD
Budapest
Hungary
13,521 km
8,401 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
13,521 km
8,401 mi / 7,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
240°
west southwest

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BUD WCA
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code BUD WCA
ICAO Code LHBP SCST
City Budapest Castro
Country Hungary Chile
Timezone Europe/Budapest America/Santiago
Elevation 495 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Budapest (BUD) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 13,521 kilometers (8,401 miles / 7,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 Chile. 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 18:56 in Budapest, it's 14:56 in Castro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 52° (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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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