BUD to HEL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is 1,480 km (919 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 20m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (HEL to BUD).
How far is it from Budapest to Helsinki (Vantaa)?
The great-circle distance between Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is 1,480 km (919 mi, 799 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BUD to HEL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. HEL is roughly north of BUD.
How is the BUD to HEL route written in code?
The pair is written BUD-HEL in IATA codes and LHBP-EFHK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport is BUD (LHBP), Helsinki Vantaa Airport is HEL (EFHK).
| BUD | HEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport | Helsinki Vantaa Airport |
| ICAO code | LHBP | EFHK |
| Country | Hungary | Finland |
| Elevation | 495 ft | 179 ft |
| Rank by connections | #170 | #92 |
LHBP starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EFHK starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
HEL sits 316 ft (96 m) lower than BUD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BUD to HEL
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AY | Finnair | FIN | Finnair | Active |
| DY | Norwegian Air Shuttle | NAX | Nor Shuttle | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Budapest from Helsinki (Vantaa)?
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are 1,480 km (919 mi, 799 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BUD to HEL?
A typical nonstop flight between BUD and HEL takes about 2h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is HEL from BUD?
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) lies roughly north of Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD).
Which airlines fly BUD to HEL?
2 airlines appear on the BUD-HEL route in the open dataset, including Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle.
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