Napoli to Budapest
1h 27m The flight from Naples International Airport (NAP) to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) covers 828 km (515 miles) and takes approximately 1h 27m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 27°, passing near 44.2° N, 16.6° 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 | 1h 30m | 1h 56m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 1h 04m | 1h 29m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 55m | 1h 20m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 58m | 1h 24m |
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
| NAP | BUD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Naples International Airport | Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport |
| City | Napoli | Budapest |
| Country | Italy | Hungary |
| ICAO | LIRN | LHBP |
| Coordinates | 40.886, 14.2908 | 47.4302, 19.2624 |
| Elevation | 294 ft | 495 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Napoli to Budapest?
A non-stop flight from Napoli (NAP) to Budapest (BUD) takes about 1h 27m. The great-circle distance is 828 km (515 miles, 447 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 27°.
How far is Napoli from Budapest?
828 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 515 miles or 447 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 NAP and BUD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 828 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.
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.