OTP
Bucharest
Romania
7,831 km
4,866 miles
WKF
Pretoria
South Africa
Distance
7,831 km
4,866 mi / 4,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
178°
south

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OTP WKF
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Waterkloof Air Force Base
IATA Code OTP WKF
ICAO Code LROP FAWK
City Bucharest Pretoria
Country Romania South Africa
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 314 ft 4,940 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 -25.830000, 28.220000

Bucharest (OTP) to Pretoria (WKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) in Pretoria, South Africa is 7,831 kilometers (4,866 miles / 4,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 20:45 in Bucharest, it's 20:45 in Pretoria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,626 feet between the two airports. Waterkloof Air Force Base sits higher than Henri Coanda International Airport.

The return flight from Pretoria (WKF) 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 Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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