BUD
Budapest
Hungary
8,197 km
5,093 miles
WKF
Pretoria
South Africa
Distance
8,197 km
5,093 mi / 4,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

BUD WKF
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Waterkloof Air Force Base
IATA Code BUD WKF
ICAO Code LHBP FAWK
City Budapest Pretoria
Country Hungary South Africa
Timezone Europe/Budapest Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 495 ft 4,940 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 -25.830000, 28.220000

Budapest (BUD) to Pretoria (WKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) in Pretoria, South Africa is 8,197 kilometers (5,093 miles / 4,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:40 in Budapest, it's 18:40 in Pretoria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,445 feet between the two airports. Waterkloof Air Force Base sits higher than Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

The return flight from Pretoria (WKF) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 354° (north). 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 Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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