BUD
Budapest
Hungary
9,819 km
6,101 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
9,819 km
6,101 mi / 5,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
331°
north northwest

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BUD SFO
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code BUD SFO
ICAO Code LHBP KSFO
City Budapest San Francisco
Country Hungary United States
Timezone Europe/Budapest America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 495 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 37.620000, -122.380000

Budapest (BUD) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,819 kilometers (6,101 miles / 5,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 08:00 in Budapest, it's 23:00 in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco (SFO) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 25° (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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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