OTP
Bucharest
Romania
9,575 km
5,950 miles
VEL
Vernal
United States
Distance
9,575 km
5,950 mi / 5,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

OTP VEL
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Vernal Regional Airport
IATA Code OTP VEL
ICAO Code LROP KVEL
City Bucharest Vernal
Country Romania United States
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Denver
Elevation 314 ft 5,274 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 40.440000, -109.510000

Bucharest (OTP) to Vernal (VEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States is 9,575 kilometers (5,950 miles / 5,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 17:15 in Bucharest, it's 08:15 in Vernal. With a 9-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 4,960 feet between the two airports. Vernal Regional 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 Vernal (VEL) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 30° (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 Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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