BUD
Budapest
Hungary
3,179 km
1,975 miles
ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,179 km
1,975 mi / 1,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
129°
southeast

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BUD ELQ
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Gassim Airport
IATA Code BUD ELQ
ICAO Code LHBP OEGS
City Budapest N/A
Country Hungary Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Budapest Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 495 ft 2,126 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 26.300000, 43.770000

Budapest (BUD) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia is 3,179 kilometers (1,975 miles / 1,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 21:43 in Budapest, it's 23:43 in Gassim Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,631 feet between the two airports. Gassim Airport sits higher than Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

The return flight from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 324° (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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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