OTP
Bucharest
Romania
9,117 km
5,665 miles
SEM
Selma
United States
Distance
9,117 km
5,665 mi / 4,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

OTP SEM
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Craig Field
IATA Code OTP SEM
ICAO Code LROP KSEM
City Bucharest Selma
Country Romania United States
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Chicago
Elevation 314 ft 166 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 32.340000, -86.990000

Bucharest (OTP) to Selma (SEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Craig Field (SEM) in Selma, United States is 9,117 kilometers (5,665 miles / 4,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 18:36 in Bucharest, it's 10:36 in Selma. With a 8-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 Selma (SEM) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 41° (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 Craig Field (SEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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