OTP
Bucharest
Romania
9,373 km
5,824 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
9,373 km
5,824 mi / 5,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
340°
north northwest

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OTP SHN
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code OTP SHN
ICAO Code LROP KSHN
City Bucharest Shelton
Country Romania United States
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 314 ft 273 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 47.230000, -123.150000

Bucharest (OTP) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 9,373 kilometers (5,824 miles / 5,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 18:42 in Bucharest, it's 08:42 in Shelton. With a 10-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 Shelton (SHN) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 21° (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 Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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