OTP
Bucharest
Romania
12,191 km
7,575 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,191 km
7,575 mi / 6,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
74°
east northeast

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OTP VAI
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code OTP VAI
ICAO Code LROP AYVN
City Bucharest N/A
Country Romania Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 314 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 -2.700000, 141.300000

Bucharest (OTP) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 12,191 kilometers (7,575 miles / 6,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 16:18 in Bucharest, it's 00:18 in Vanimo Airport. 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.

The return flight from Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 317° (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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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