CJC
Calama
Chile
12,123 km
7,533 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
12,123 km
7,533 mi / 6,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Santiago
Heading
49°
northeast

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CJC OTP
Airport Name El Loa Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code CJC OTP
ICAO Code SCCF LROP
City Calama Bucharest
Country Chile Romania
Timezone America/Santiago Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 7,543 ft 314 ft
Coordinates -22.500000, -68.900000 44.570000, 26.100000

Calama (CJC) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Loa Airport (CJC) in Calama, Chile to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 12,123 kilometers (7,533 miles / 6,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Chile with Romania. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:24 in Calama, it's 12:24 in Bucharest. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,229 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda International Airport sits lower than El Loa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Calama (CJC) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Loa Airport (CJC) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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