BUD to WAW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is 541 km (336 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (WAW to BUD).
How far is it from Budapest to Warsaw?
The great-circle distance between Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is 541 km (336 mi, 292 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 WAW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. WAW is roughly north of BUD.
How is the BUD to WAW route written in code?
The pair is written BUD-WAW in IATA codes and LHBP-EPWA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport is BUD (LHBP), Warsaw Chopin Airport is WAW (EPWA).
| BUD | WAW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport | Warsaw Chopin Airport |
| ICAO code | LHBP | EPWA |
| Country | Hungary | Poland |
| Elevation | 495 ft | 362 ft |
| Rank by connections | #170 | #131 |
LHBP starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EPWA starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
WAW sits 133 ft (41 m) lower than BUD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BUD to WAW
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO | LOT Polish Airlines | LOT | Pollot | Active |
| W6 | Wizz Air | WZZ | Wizz Air | 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 Warsaw?
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) are 541 km (336 mi, 292 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BUD to WAW?
A typical nonstop flight between BUD and WAW takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is WAW from BUD?
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) lies roughly north of Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD).
Which airlines fly BUD to WAW?
2 airlines appear on the BUD-WAW route in the open dataset, including LOT Polish Airlines, Wizz Air.
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