BUD
Budapest
Hungary
6,373 km
3,960 miles
MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
Distance
6,373 km
3,960 mi / 3,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
166°
south southeast

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BUD MMQ
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Mbala Airport
IATA Code BUD MMQ
ICAO Code LHBP FLBA
City Budapest Mbala
Country Hungary Zambia
Timezone Europe/Budapest Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 495 ft 5,454 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 -8.860000, 31.340000

Budapest (BUD) to Mbala (MMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia is 6,373 kilometers (3,960 miles / 3,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:44 in Budapest, it's 21:44 in Mbala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,959 feet between the two airports. Mbala 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 Mbala (MMQ) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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