BUD to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 1,489 km (926 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 20m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to BUD).
How far is it from Budapest to London?
The great-circle distance between Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 1,489 km (926 mi, 804 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 LHR?
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. LHR is roughly northwest of BUD.
How is the BUD to LHR route written in code?
The pair is written BUD-LHR in IATA codes and LHBP-EGLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport is BUD (LHBP), London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL).
| BUD | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| ICAO code | LHBP | EGLL |
| Country | Hungary | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 495 ft | 83 ft |
| Rank by connections | #170 | #4 |
LHBP starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EGLL starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LHR sits 412 ft (126 m) lower than BUD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BUD to LHR
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, IB.
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 London?
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 1,489 km (926 mi, 804 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BUD to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between BUD and LHR takes about 2h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from BUD?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly northwest of Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD).
Which airlines fly BUD to LHR?
1 airline appear on the BUD-LHR route in the open dataset, including British Airways.
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