LYO
Lyons
United States
9,242 km
5,743 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
9,242 km
5,743 mi / 4,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
36°
northeast

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LYO OTP
Airport Name Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code LYO OTP
ICAO Code KLYO LROP
City Lyons Bucharest
Country United States Romania
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 1,692 ft 314 ft
Coordinates 38.300000, -98.200000 44.570000, 26.100000

Lyons (LYO) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) in Lyons, United States to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 9,242 kilometers (5,743 miles / 4,990 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 15:04 in Lyons, it's 23:04 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 1,378 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda International Airport sits lower than Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Lyons (LYO) follows a heading of 319° (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 Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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