OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
12,745 km
7,920 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
12,745 km
7,920 mi / 6,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
316°
northwest

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OPU OTP
Airport Name Balimo Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code OPU OTP
ICAO Code AYBM LROP
City Balimo Bucharest
Country Papua New Guinea Romania
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 51 ft 314 ft
Coordinates -8.050000, 142.930000 44.570000, 26.100000

Balimo (OPU) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 12,745 kilometers (7,920 miles / 6,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Romania. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:30 in Balimo, it's 21:30 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.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Balimo (OPU) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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