OTP
Bucharest
Romania
10,133 km
6,296 miles
TVL
South Lake Tahoe
United States
Distance
10,133 km
6,296 mi / 5,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

OTP TVL
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Lake Tahoe Airport
IATA Code OTP TVL
ICAO Code LROP KTVL
City Bucharest South Lake Tahoe
Country Romania United States
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 314 ft 6,268 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 38.890000, -120.000000

Bucharest (OTP) to South Lake Tahoe (TVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) in South Lake Tahoe, United States is 10,133 kilometers (6,296 miles / 5,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 11:12 in Bucharest, it's 01:12 in South Lake Tahoe. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,954 feet between the two airports. Lake Tahoe Airport sits higher than Henri Coanda International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from South Lake Tahoe (TVL) 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 Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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