OTP
Bucharest
Romania
8,264 km
5,135 miles
PZB
Pietermaritzburg
South Africa
Distance
8,264 km
5,135 mi / 4,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

OTP PZB
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Pietermaritzburg Airport
IATA Code OTP PZB
ICAO Code LROP FAPM
City Bucharest Pietermaritzburg
Country Romania South Africa
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 314 ft 2,423 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 -29.650000, 30.400000

Bucharest (OTP) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa is 8,264 kilometers (5,135 miles / 4,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:14 in Bucharest, it's 02:14 in Pietermaritzburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,109 feet between the two airports. Pietermaritzburg Airport sits higher than Henri Coanda International Airport.

The return flight from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 357° (north). 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 Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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