OTP
Bucharest
Romania
10,783 km
6,700 miles
SYQ
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
10,783 km
6,700 mi / 5,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

OTP SYQ
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Tobias Bolanos International Airport
IATA Code OTP SYQ
ICAO Code LROP MRPV
City Bucharest San Jose
Country Romania Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 314 ft 3,287 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 9.960000, -84.140000

Bucharest (OTP) to San Jose (SYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 10,783 kilometers (6,700 miles / 5,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 22:14 in Bucharest, it's 14:14 in San Jose. 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 2,973 feet between the two airports. Tobias Bolanos International Airport sits higher than Henri Coanda International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SYQ) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 42° (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 Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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