Australia
HungarySydney (SYD) to Budapest (BUD) shipping route.
16,559 km by air, about 21 h 24 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Sydney (SYD) and Budapest (BUD)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Sydney (SYD)AirBudapest (BUD)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 16,559 km (10,289 mi) |
| Straight line | 15,770 km |
| Flight time | 21 h 24 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Sydney (SYD) to Budapest (BUD) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport is 16,559 km (8,941 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 15,770 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 21 h 24 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for SYD to BUD this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Sydney to Budapest saves money. The shipment crosses from Australia into Hungary, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Sydney (SYD) in this directory, Budapest (BUD) is the 57th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Sydney: Warsaw (16,382 km), Toronto (16,333 km) and Lagos (16,301 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Sydney (SYD) to Budapest (BUD)?
16,559 km along the flight path (15,770 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Sydney (SYD) to Budapest (BUD)?
About 21 h 24 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Budapest (BUD) to Sydney (SYD) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.