BUD
Budapest
Hungary
13,157 km
8,175 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,157 km
8,175 mi / 7,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
69°
east northeast

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BUD OPU
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code BUD OPU
ICAO Code LHBP AYBM
City Budapest Balimo
Country Hungary Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Budapest Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 495 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Budapest (BUD) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 13,157 kilometers (8,175 miles / 7,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:50 in Budapest, it's 03:50 in Balimo. 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 Balimo (OPU) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 320° (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 Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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