BUD
Budapest
Hungary
1,479 km
919 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
1,479 km
919 mi / 798 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
12°
north northeast

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BUD HEL
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code BUD HEL
ICAO Code LHBP EFHK
City Budapest Helsinki
Country Hungary Finland
Timezone Europe/Budapest Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 495 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 60.320000, 24.960000

Budapest (BUD) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 1,479 kilometers (919 miles / 798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Hungary with Finland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:21 in Budapest, it's 10:21 in Helsinki.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 197° (south southwest). 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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