BUD
Budapest
Hungary
9,243 km
5,743 miles
KUA
Kuantan
Malaysia
Distance
9,243 km
5,743 mi / 4,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
92°
east

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BUD KUA
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Kuantan Airport
IATA Code BUD KUA
ICAO Code LHBP WMKD
City Budapest Kuantan
Country Hungary Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Budapest Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 495 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 3.780000, 103.210000

Budapest (BUD) to Kuantan (KUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Kuantan Airport (KUA) in Kuantan, Malaysia is 9,243 kilometers (5,743 miles / 4,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Malaysia. 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 21:30 in Budapest, it's 04:30 in Kuantan. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kuantan (KUA) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 317° (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 Kuantan Airport (KUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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