Airport Comparison
Bucharest (OTP) to Rifle (RIL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) in Rifle, United States is 9,586 kilometers (5,956 miles / 5,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.
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 03:45 in Bucharest, it's 18:45 in Rifle. 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 5,223 feet between the two airports. Rifle Garfield County 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 Rifle (RIL) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 31° (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 Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.