IOW
Iowa City
United States
8,599 km
5,343 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
8,599 km
5,343 mi / 4,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
40°
northeast

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IOW OTP
Airport Name Iowa City Municipal Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code IOW OTP
ICAO Code KIOW LROP
City Iowa City Bucharest
Country United States Romania
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 684 ft 314 ft
Coordinates 41.640000, -91.550000 44.570000, 26.100000

Iowa City (IOW) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) in Iowa City, United States to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 8,599 kilometers (5,343 miles / 4,643 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 20:06 in Iowa City, it's 04:06 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 Iowa City (IOW) follows a heading of 317° (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 Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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