CHL
Challis
United States
9,362 km
5,817 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
9,362 km
5,817 mi / 5,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Boise
Heading
27°
north northeast

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CHL OTP
Airport Name Challis Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code CHL OTP
ICAO Code KLLJ LROP
City Challis Bucharest
Country United States Romania
Timezone America/Boise Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 5,076 ft 314 ft
Coordinates 44.520000, -114.220000 44.570000, 26.100000

Challis (CHL) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Challis Airport (CHL) in Challis, United States to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 9,362 kilometers (5,817 miles / 5,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 04:58 in Challis, it's 13:58 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 4,762 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda International Airport sits lower than Challis Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Challis (CHL) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Challis Airport (CHL) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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