Dulles to Kecskemét (IAD–LHKE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,622 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Dulles to Kecskemét
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
4,622 mi 8h nonstop +6h ahead

IAD–LHKE has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → LHKE
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
LHKE → IAD
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Kecskemét is 6 hours ahead of Dulles.
IAD: EDT · LHKE: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Kecskemét.
Distance & Flight Time
4,622 mi / 7,438 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Hungary visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Hungary is an EU member and Schengen member. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. At Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), immigration stamps your passport at the non-EU line.

The 90-day Schengen clock runs across all 29 Schengen countries. Days spent in Austria, Germany, or any other Schengen state count toward the same 90-day limit. Budapest is a natural stopover for Central European itineraries: Vienna is 2 hours 30 minutes by train, Bratislava is 2 hours 30 minutes, and Prague is 6 hours 30 minutes. MÁV Hungarian Railways connects Budapest Keleti to major European cities. The thermal bath culture is central to Budapest: Széchenyi, Gellért, and Rudas baths are open year-round.

Direct flights from New York JFK and Newark to Budapest run about 9 hours 30 minutes on LOT, Wizz Air, and United (seasonal). Hungary uses the Hungarian forint (HUF), trading at roughly 390 HUF per $1. Card payments work at most businesses in Budapest. The BKK transit card works on Budapest's metro (4 lines), trams, and buses at HUF 450 ($1.15) per single ticket or HUF 4,150 ($10.65) for a 72-hour pass. The airport bus 100E runs to Deák Ferenc tér in central Budapest in 35 minutes for HUF 2,200 ($5.65). Restaurant meals in Budapest run HUF 3,000 to HUF 6,000 ($7.70 to $15.40) per person, making it one of Europe's best-value capitals for dining.

Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

IAD–LHKE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Kecskemét route.
Route details
Distance4,622 mi / 7,438 km
Flight time8h
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: LHKE
IATA / ICAOLHKE / LHKE
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Elevation376 ft / 115 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to LHKE flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kecskemét Air Base take about 8h gate to gate. The route covers 4,622 miles.
Kecskemét is 6 hours ahead of Dulles.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAD to LHKE

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Kecskemét Air Base (LHKE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to LHKE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to LHKE is about 8 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,622 miles (7,438 km).