OTP
Bucharest
Romania
11,302 km
7,023 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
11,302 km
7,023 mi / 6,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
310°
northwest

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OTP ZIH
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code OTP ZIH
ICAO Code LROP MMZH
City Bucharest Ixtapa
Country Romania Mexico
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Mexico_City
Elevation 314 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 17.600000, -101.460000

Bucharest (OTP) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 11,302 kilometers (7,023 miles / 6,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Mexico. 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 20:20 in Bucharest, it's 12:20 in Ixtapa. 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 Ixtapa (ZIH) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 35° (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 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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