OTP
Bucharest
Romania
9,850 km
6,120 miles
RIF
Richfield
United States
Distance
9,850 km
6,120 mi / 5,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

OTP RIF
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Richfield Municipal Airport
IATA Code OTP RIF
ICAO Code LROP KRIF
City Bucharest Richfield
Country Romania United States
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Denver
Elevation 314 ft 5,318 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 38.730000, -112.100000

Bucharest (OTP) to Richfield (RIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) in Richfield, United States is 9,850 kilometers (6,120 miles / 5,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 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 16:03 in Bucharest, it's 07:03 in Richfield. 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 5,004 feet between the two airports. Richfield Municipal Airport sits higher than Henri Coanda International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Richfield (RIF) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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