OTP
Bucharest
Romania
9,812 km
6,097 miles
RCH
Riohacha
Colombia
Distance
9,812 km
6,097 mi / 5,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

OTP RCH
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Almirante Padilla Airport
IATA Code OTP RCH
ICAO Code LROP SKRH
City Bucharest Riohacha
Country Romania Colombia
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Bogota
Elevation 314 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 11.530000, -72.930000

Bucharest (OTP) to Riohacha (RCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) in Riohacha, Colombia is 9,812 kilometers (6,097 miles / 5,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Colombia. 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 19:17 in Bucharest, it's 12:17 in Riohacha. With a 7-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 Riohacha (RCH) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 45° (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 Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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