OTP
Bucharest
Romania
13,081 km
8,128 miles
TPI
Tapini
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,081 km
8,128 mi / 7,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

OTP TPI
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Tapini Airport
IATA Code OTP TPI
ICAO Code LROP AYTI
City Bucharest Tapini
Country Romania Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 314 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 -8.360000, 146.990000

Bucharest (OTP) to Tapini (TPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Tapini Airport (TPI) in Tapini, Papua New Guinea is 13,081 kilometers (8,128 miles / 7,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:50 in Bucharest, it's 02:50 in Tapini. 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 2,786 feet between the two airports. Tapini Airport sits higher than Henri Coanda International Airport.

The return flight from Tapini (TPI) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). 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 Tapini Airport (TPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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