FTE
El Calafate
Argentina
14,142 km
8,787 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
14,142 km
8,787 mi / 7,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Heading
62°
east northeast

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FTE OTP
Airport Name El Calafate Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code FTE OTP
ICAO Code SAWC LROP
City El Calafate Bucharest
Country Argentina Romania
Timezone America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 669 ft 314 ft
Coordinates -50.280000, -72.050000 44.570000, 26.100000

El Calafate (FTE) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Calafate Airport (FTE) in El Calafate, Argentina to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 14,142 kilometers (8,787 miles / 7,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Argentina 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 08:01 in El Calafate, it's 13:01 in Bucharest. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to El Calafate (FTE) follows a heading of 233° (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 Calafate Airport (FTE) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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