BUD
Budapest
Hungary
8,123 km
5,047 miles
NKG
Nanjing
China
Distance
8,123 km
5,047 mi / 4,386 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
61°
east northeast

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BUD NKG
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Nanjing Lukou Airport
IATA Code BUD NKG
ICAO Code LHBP ZSNJ
City Budapest Nanjing
Country Hungary China
Timezone Europe/Budapest Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 495 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 31.740000, 118.860000

Budapest (BUD) to Nanjing (NKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China is 8,123 kilometers (5,047 miles / 4,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 China. 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 00:38 in Budapest, it's 07:38 in Nanjing. 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 Nanjing (NKG) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 316° (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 Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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