KSY
Kars
Turkey
1,460 km
907 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
1,460 km
907 mi / 788 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KSY OTP
Airport Name Kars Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code KSY OTP
ICAO Code LTCF LROP
City Kars Bucharest
Country Turkey Romania
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 5,889 ft 314 ft
Coordinates 40.560000, 43.120000 44.570000, 26.100000

Kars (KSY) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 1,460 kilometers (907 miles / 788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Romania. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:22 in Kars, it's 00:22 in Bucharest.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,575 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda International Airport sits lower than Kars Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Kars (KSY) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kars Airport (KSY) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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