OTP
Bucharest
Romania
10,556 km
6,559 miles
SMX
Santa Maria
United States
Distance
10,556 km
6,559 mi / 5,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

OTP SMX
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field
IATA Code OTP SMX
ICAO Code LROP KSMX
City Bucharest Santa Maria
Country Romania United States
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 314 ft 261 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 34.900000, -120.460000

Bucharest (OTP) to Santa Maria (SMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) in Santa Maria, United States is 10,556 kilometers (6,559 miles / 5,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 22:46 in Bucharest, it's 12:46 in Santa Maria. 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 Santa Maria (SMX) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 23° (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 Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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