OTP
Bucharest
Romania
8,217 km
5,106 miles
TCU
Homeward
South Africa
Distance
8,217 km
5,106 mi / 4,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
179°
south

Airport Comparison

OTP TCU
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Thaba Nchu Tar Airport
IATA Code OTP TCU
ICAO Code LROP FATN
City Bucharest Homeward
Country Romania South Africa
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 314 ft 4,941 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 -29.320000, 26.820000

Bucharest (OTP) to Homeward (TCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) in Homeward, South Africa is 8,217 kilometers (5,106 miles / 4,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Romania with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:22 in Bucharest, it's 14:22 in Homeward.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,627 feet between the two airports. Thaba Nchu Tar Airport sits higher than Henri Coanda International Airport.

The return flight from Homeward (TCU) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 359° (north). 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 Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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