OTP
Bucharest
Romania
8,947 km
5,559 miles
RCA
Rapid City
United States
Distance
8,947 km
5,559 mi / 4,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

OTP RCA
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Ellsworth Afb Airport
IATA Code OTP RCA
ICAO Code LROP KRCA
City Bucharest Rapid City
Country Romania United States
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Denver
Elevation 314 ft 3,276 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 44.150000, -103.100000

Bucharest (OTP) to Rapid City (RCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) in Rapid City, United States is 8,947 kilometers (5,559 miles / 4,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:12 in Bucharest, it's 03:12 in Rapid City. With a 9-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 2,962 feet between the two airports. Ellsworth Afb Airport sits higher than Henri Coanda International Airport.

The return flight from Rapid City (RCA) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 34° (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 Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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