BUD
Budapest
Hungary
10,025 km
6,229 miles
NJK
El Centro
United States
Distance
10,025 km
6,229 mi / 5,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
324°
northwest

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BUD NJK
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport
IATA Code BUD NJK
ICAO Code LHBP KNJK
City Budapest El Centro
Country Hungary United States
Timezone Europe/Budapest America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 495 ft -43 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 32.800000, -115.700000

Budapest (BUD) to El Centro (NJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) in El Centro, United States is 10,025 kilometers (6,229 miles / 5,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:11 in Budapest, it's 12:11 in El Centro. With a 9-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 El Centro (NJK) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 29° (north northeast). 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 El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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