IRJ
La Rioja
Argentina
12,461 km
7,743 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
12,461 km
7,743 mi / 6,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IRJ OTP
Airport Name Capitan V A Almonacid Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code IRJ OTP
ICAO Code SANL LROP
City La Rioja Bucharest
Country Argentina Romania
Timezone America/Argentina/La_Rioja Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 1,437 ft 314 ft
Coordinates -29.380000, -66.800000 44.570000, 26.100000

La Rioja (IRJ) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) in La Rioja, Argentina to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 12,461 kilometers (7,743 miles / 6,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 07:28 in La Rioja, it's 12:28 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 1,123 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda International Airport sits lower than Capitan V A Almonacid Airport.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to La Rioja (IRJ) follows a heading of 250° (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 Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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