LRU
Las Cruces
United States
10,237 km
6,361 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
10,237 km
6,361 mi / 5,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
31°
north northeast

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LRU OTP
Airport Name Las Cruces International Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code LRU OTP
ICAO Code KLRU LROP
City Las Cruces Bucharest
Country United States Romania
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 4,457 ft 314 ft
Coordinates 32.290000, -106.920000 44.570000, 26.100000

Las Cruces (LRU) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) in Las Cruces, United States to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 10,237 kilometers (6,361 miles / 5,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 09:41 in Las Cruces, it's 18:41 in Bucharest. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,143 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda International Airport sits lower than Las Cruces International Airport.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Las Cruces (LRU) follows a heading of 322° (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 Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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