OTP
Bucharest
Romania
10,069 km
6,257 miles
PLU
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
Distance
10,069 km
6,257 mi / 5,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

OTP PLU
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport
IATA Code OTP PLU
ICAO Code LROP SBBH
City Bucharest Belo Horizonte
Country Romania Brazil
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 314 ft 2,589 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 -19.850000, -43.950000

Bucharest (OTP) to Belo Horizonte (PLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil is 10,069 kilometers (6,257 miles / 5,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Romania with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:50 in Bucharest, it's 15:50 in Belo Horizonte. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,275 feet between the two airports. Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport sits higher than Henri Coanda International Airport.

The return flight from Belo Horizonte (PLU) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 42° (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 Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) and Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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