OTP
Bucharest
Romania
9,884 km
6,141 miles
SAF
Santa Fe
United States
Distance
9,884 km
6,141 mi / 5,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

OTP SAF
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Santa Fe Regional Airport
IATA Code OTP SAF
ICAO Code LROP KSAF
City Bucharest Santa Fe
Country Romania United States
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Denver
Elevation 314 ft 6,349 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 35.600000, -106.100000

Bucharest (OTP) to Santa Fe (SAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) in Santa Fe, United States is 9,884 kilometers (6,141 miles / 5,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 21:24 in Bucharest, it's 12:24 in Santa Fe. 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 6,035 feet between the two airports. Santa Fe Regional 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 Santa Fe (SAF) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 32° (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 Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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