BUD
Budapest
Hungary
3,926 km
2,439 miles
CIT
Shymkent
Kazakhstan
Distance
3,926 km
2,439 mi / 2,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
79°
east

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BUD CIT
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Shymkent Airport
IATA Code BUD CIT
ICAO Code LHBP UAII
City Budapest Shymkent
Country Hungary Kazakhstan
Timezone Europe/Budapest Asia/Almaty
Elevation 495 ft 1,387 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 42.360000, 69.480000

Budapest (BUD) to Shymkent (CIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Shymkent Airport (CIT) in Shymkent, Kazakhstan is 3,926 kilometers (2,439 miles / 2,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Hungary with Kazakhstan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:26 in Budapest, it's 20:26 in Shymkent. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shymkent (CIT) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 Shymkent Airport (CIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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