Budapest to Ningbo (BUD–NGB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FM898
FM Shanghai
789
7:55 PM
CET TT2A
1:55 PM+1
CST
11h
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM897
FM Shanghai
789
12:25 PM
CST TT2
5:40 PM
CET
12h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Budapest to Ningbo
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 5,250 mi 11h nonstop +7h ahead 6 1-stop hubs

BUD–NGB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Shanghai Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,250 miles in approximately 11h. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUD–NGB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FM Shanghai Airlines 2 789 11h
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – FM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FM (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BUD to NGB direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUD to NGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
464
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Ningbo is 7 hours ahead of Budapest.
BUD: CET · NGB: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Ningbo.
Distance & Flight Time
5,250 mi / 8,448 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Hungarian passport holders enter China visa-free for stays of up to 30 days. This unilateral policy covers tourism, business, family visits, exchanges, and transit. It runs through December 31, 2026. Passport must be valid for at least the duration of your intended stay. Bring proof of accommodation and a return ticket.

BUD–NGB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Budapest to Ningbo route.
Route details
Distance5,250 mi / 8,448 km
Flight time11h
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: BUD
IATA / ICAOBUD / LHBP
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation495 ft / 151 m
Destination: NGB
IATA / ICAONGB / ZSNB
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr9.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUD to NGB flights.
Nonstop flights from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport take approximately 11h. The route covers 5,250 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Shanghai Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from BUD to NGB. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVG, CKG, XIY, CAN, PEK and SZX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ningbo is 7 hours ahead of Budapest.
Yes, return flights from NGB to BUD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BUD to NGB

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) are connected by nonstop service from Shanghai Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BUD to NGB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUD to NGB ranges from 11 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,250 miles (8,448 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via PVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.