OTP
Bucharest
Romania
8,883 km
5,520 miles
SBX
Shelby
United States
Distance
8,883 km
5,520 mi / 4,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

OTP SBX
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Shelby Airport
IATA Code OTP SBX
ICAO Code LROP KSBX
City Bucharest Shelby
Country Romania United States
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Denver
Elevation 314 ft 3,443 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 48.540000, -111.870000

Bucharest (OTP) to Shelby (SBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Shelby Airport (SBX) in Shelby, United States is 8,883 kilometers (5,520 miles / 4,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 20:12 in Bucharest, it's 11:12 in Shelby. 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 3,129 feet between the two airports. Shelby Airport sits higher than Henri Coanda International Airport.

The return flight from Shelby (SBX) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 29° (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 Shelby Airport (SBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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