OTP
Bucharest
Romania
8,468 km
5,262 miles
UTT
Mthatha
South Africa
Distance
8,468 km
5,262 mi / 4,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
178°
south

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OTP UTT
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport K. D. Matanzima Airport
IATA Code OTP UTT
ICAO Code LROP FAUT
City Bucharest Mthatha
Country Romania South Africa
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 314 ft 2,400 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 -31.550000, 28.670000

Bucharest (OTP) to Mthatha (UTT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) in Mthatha, South Africa is 8,468 kilometers (5,262 miles / 4,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 17:03 in Bucharest, it's 17:03 in Mthatha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,086 feet between the two airports. K. D. Matanzima Airport sits higher than Henri Coanda International Airport.

The return flight from Mthatha (UTT) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 358° (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 K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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