OTP
Bucharest
Romania
9,831 km
6,109 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
9,831 km
6,109 mi / 5,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
85°
east

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OTP TWU
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code OTP TWU
ICAO Code LROP WBKW
City Bucharest Tawau
Country Romania Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 314 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 4.320000, 118.130000

Bucharest (OTP) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 9,831 kilometers (6,109 miles / 5,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:38 in Bucharest, it's 00:38 in Tawau. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tawau (TWU) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 315° (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 Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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