COU
Columbia
United States
8,876 km
5,516 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
8,876 km
5,516 mi / 4,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
40°
northeast

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COU OTP
Airport Name Columbia Regional Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code COU OTP
ICAO Code KCOU LROP
City Columbia Bucharest
Country United States Romania
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 889 ft 314 ft
Coordinates 38.820000, -92.220000 44.570000, 26.100000

Columbia (COU) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) in Columbia, United States to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 8,876 kilometers (5,516 miles / 4,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 11:27 in Columbia, it's 19:27 in Bucharest. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Columbia (COU) follows a heading of 316° (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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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