BUD
Budapest
Hungary
7,731 km
4,804 miles
UGN
Chicago/Waukegan
United States
Distance
7,731 km
4,804 mi / 4,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BUD UGN
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Waukegan Ntl Airport
IATA Code BUD UGN
ICAO Code LHBP KUGN
City Budapest Chicago/Waukegan
Country Hungary United States
Timezone Europe/Budapest America/Chicago
Elevation 495 ft 728 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 42.420000, -87.870000

Budapest (BUD) to Chicago/Waukegan (UGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Waukegan Ntl Airport (UGN) in Chicago/Waukegan, United States is 7,731 kilometers (4,804 miles / 4,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 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 10:11 in Budapest, it's 03:11 in Chicago/Waukegan. 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 Chicago/Waukegan (UGN) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 44° (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 Waukegan Ntl Airport (UGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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