OTP
Bucharest
Romania
9,596 km
5,963 miles
UPB
Havana
Cuba
Distance
9,596 km
5,963 mi / 5,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
299°
west northwest

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OTP UPB
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Playa Baracoa Airport
IATA Code OTP UPB
ICAO Code LROP MUPB
City Bucharest Havana
Country Romania Cuba
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Havana
Elevation 314 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 23.030000, -82.580000

Bucharest (OTP) to Havana (UPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) in Havana, Cuba is 9,596 kilometers (5,963 miles / 5,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Cuba. 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 17:59 in Bucharest, it's 10:59 in Havana. With a 7-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 Havana (UPB) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 43° (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 Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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