MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
5,964 km
3,706 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
5,964 km
3,706 mi / 3,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
355°
north

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MMQ OTP
Airport Name Mbala Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code MMQ OTP
ICAO Code FLBA LROP
City Mbala Bucharest
Country Zambia Romania
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 5,454 ft 314 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 31.340000 44.570000, 26.100000

Mbala (MMQ) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 5,964 kilometers (3,706 miles / 3,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:32 in Mbala, it's 19:32 in Bucharest.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,140 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda International Airport sits lower than Mbala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Mbala (MMQ) follows a heading of 174° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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