BUD
Budapest
Hungary
9,943 km
6,178 miles
WJF
Lancaster
United States
Distance
9,943 km
6,178 mi / 5,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BUD WJF
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport General Wm J Fox Airfield
IATA Code BUD WJF
ICAO Code LHBP KWJF
City Budapest Lancaster
Country Hungary United States
Timezone Europe/Budapest America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 495 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 34.740000, -118.220000

Budapest (BUD) to Lancaster (WJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) in Lancaster, United States is 9,943 kilometers (6,178 miles / 5,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 15:42 in Budapest, it's 06:42 in Lancaster. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,856 feet between the two airports. General Wm J Fox Airfield sits higher than Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

The return flight from Lancaster (WJF) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 27° (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 General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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