BUD
Budapest
Hungary
2,046 km
1,271 miles
KSY
Kars
Turkey
Distance
2,046 km
1,271 mi / 1,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
103°
east southeast

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BUD KSY
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Kars Airport
IATA Code BUD KSY
ICAO Code LHBP LTCF
City Budapest Kars
Country Hungary Turkey
Timezone Europe/Budapest Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 495 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 40.560000, 43.120000

Budapest (BUD) to Kars (KSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey is 2,046 kilometers (1,271 miles / 1,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Turkey. 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 14:40 in Budapest, it's 16:40 in Kars.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,394 feet between the two airports. Kars 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 Kars (KSY) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 300° (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 Kars Airport (KSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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