Narita to Budapest
11h 41m The flight from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) covers 9,069 km (5,635 miles) and takes approximately 11h 41m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 324°, passing near 60.7° N, 89.0° 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 | 16h 29m | 16h 55m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 38m | 12h 03m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 05m | 10h 30m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 40m | 11h 05m |
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
| NRT | BUD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Narita International Airport | Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport |
| City | Narita | Budapest |
| Country | Japan | Hungary |
| ICAO | RJAA | LHBP |
| Coordinates | 35.7686, 140.3887 | 47.4302, 19.2624 |
| Elevation | 141 ft | 495 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Narita to Budapest?
A non-stop flight from Narita (NRT) to Budapest (BUD) takes about 11h 41m. The great-circle distance is 9,069 km (5,635 miles, 4,897 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 324°.
How far is Narita from Budapest?
9,069 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,635 miles or 4,897 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 NRT and BUD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,069 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 11h 41m 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.