ESF
Alexandria
United States
9,521 km
5,916 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
9,521 km
5,916 mi / 5,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
39°
northeast

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ESF OTP
Airport Name Esler Regional Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code ESF OTP
ICAO Code KESF LROP
City Alexandria Bucharest
Country United States Romania
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 112 ft 314 ft
Coordinates 31.390000, -92.300000 44.570000, 26.100000

Alexandria (ESF) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Esler Regional Airport (ESF) in Alexandria, United States to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 9,521 kilometers (5,916 miles / 5,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 10:20 in Alexandria, it's 18:20 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 Alexandria (ESF) follows a heading of 311° (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 Esler Regional Airport (ESF) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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