BFK
Aurora
United States
9,435 km
5,863 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
9,435 km
5,863 mi / 5,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
33°
north northeast

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BFK OTP
Airport Name Buckley Space Force Base Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code BFK OTP
ICAO Code KBKF LROP
City Aurora Bucharest
Country United States Romania
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 5,663 ft 314 ft
Coordinates 39.700000, -104.750000 44.570000, 26.100000

Aurora (BFK) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) in Aurora, United States to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 9,435 kilometers (5,863 miles / 5,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Romania. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:56 in Aurora, it's 14:56 in Bucharest. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,349 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda International Airport sits lower than Buckley Space Force Base Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Aurora (BFK) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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