Airport Comparison
| OTP | SLP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Henri Coanda International Airport | Ponciano Arriaga International Airport |
| IATA Code | OTP | SLP |
| ICAO Code | LROP | MMSP |
| City | Bucharest | San Luis Potosi |
| Country | Romania | Mexico |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 314 ft | 6,035 ft |
| Coordinates | 44.570000, 26.100000 | 22.250000, -100.930000 |
Bucharest (OTP) to San Luis Potosi (SLP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) in San Luis Potosi, Mexico is 10,847 kilometers (6,740 miles / 5,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.
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 Mexico. 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 19:37 in Bucharest, it's 11:37 in San Luis Potosi. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,721 feet between the two airports. Ponciano Arriaga International 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 San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 35° (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 Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.