OTP
Bucharest
Romania
9,944 km
6,179 miles
SMR
Santa Marta
Colombia
Distance
9,944 km
6,179 mi / 5,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
285°
west northwest

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OTP SMR
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Simon Bolivar International Airport
IATA Code OTP SMR
ICAO Code LROP SKSM
City Bucharest Santa Marta
Country Romania Colombia
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Bogota
Elevation 314 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 11.120000, -74.230000

Bucharest (OTP) to Santa Marta (SMR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) in Santa Marta, Colombia is 9,944 kilometers (6,179 miles / 5,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:56 in Bucharest, it's 08:56 in Santa Marta. With a 7-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 Santa Marta (SMR) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 44° (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 Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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