Budapest to Seoul
10h 32m The flight from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) covers 8,137 km (5,056 miles) and takes approximately 10h 32m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 52°, passing near 56.9° N, 79.0° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 14h 48m | 15h 13m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 10h 26m | 10h 51m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 02m | 9h 28m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 9h 34m | 10h 00m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| BUD | ICN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport | Incheon International Airport |
| City | Budapest | Seoul |
| Country | Hungary | South Korea |
| ICAO | LHBP | RKSI |
| Coordinates | 47.4302, 19.2624 | 37.4691, 126.451 |
| Elevation | 495 ft | 23 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Budapest to Seoul?
A non-stop flight from Budapest (BUD) to Seoul (ICN) takes about 10h 32m. The great-circle distance is 8,137 km (5,056 miles, 4,394 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 52°.
How far is Budapest from Seoul?
8,137 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,056 miles or 4,394 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between BUD and ICN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,137 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 10h 32m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.