OTP
Bucharest
Romania
9,281 km
5,767 miles
STK
Sterling
United States
Distance
9,281 km
5,767 mi / 5,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
324°
northwest

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OTP STK
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Sterling Municipal Airport
IATA Code OTP STK
ICAO Code LROP KSTK
City Bucharest Sterling
Country Romania United States
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Denver
Elevation 314 ft 4,038 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 40.610000, -103.260000

Bucharest (OTP) to Sterling (STK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) in Sterling, United States is 9,281 kilometers (5,767 miles / 5,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 01:57 in Bucharest, it's 16:57 in Sterling. With a 9-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 3,724 feet between the two airports. Sterling Municipal Airport sits higher than Henri Coanda International Airport.

The return flight from Sterling (STK) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 34° (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 Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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