BUD
Budapest
Hungary
8,981 km
5,580 miles
UPB
Havana
Cuba
Distance
8,981 km
5,580 mi / 4,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
294°
west northwest

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BUD UPB
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Playa Baracoa Airport
IATA Code BUD UPB
ICAO Code LHBP MUPB
City Budapest Havana
Country Hungary Cuba
Timezone Europe/Budapest America/Havana
Elevation 495 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 23.030000, -82.580000

Budapest (BUD) to Havana (UPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) in Havana, Cuba is 8,981 kilometers (5,580 miles / 4,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Cuba. 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 09:30 in Budapest, it's 03:30 in Havana. With a 6-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 Havana (UPB) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 42° (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 Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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