LXN
Lexington
United States
9,098 km
5,653 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
9,098 km
5,653 mi / 4,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
36°
northeast

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LXN OTP
Airport Name Jim Kelly Field Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code LXN OTP
ICAO Code KLXN LROP
City Lexington Bucharest
Country United States Romania
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 2,413 ft 314 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -99.780000 44.570000, 26.100000

Lexington (LXN) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jim Kelly Field (LXN) in Lexington, United States to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 9,098 kilometers (5,653 miles / 4,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 14:33 in Lexington, it's 22:33 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,099 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda International Airport sits lower than Jim Kelly Field.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Lexington (LXN) 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 Jim Kelly Field (LXN) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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