ABQ
Albuquerque
United States
9,961 km
6,190 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
9,961 km
6,190 mi / 5,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ABQ OTP
Airport Name Albuquerque International Sunport Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code ABQ OTP
ICAO Code KABQ LROP
City Albuquerque Bucharest
Country United States Romania
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 5,355 ft 314 ft
Coordinates 35.040000, -106.610000 44.570000, 26.100000

Albuquerque (ABQ) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) in Albuquerque, United States to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 9,961 kilometers (6,190 miles / 5,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 United States with Romania. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:29 in Albuquerque, it's 09:29 in Bucharest. 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 5,041 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda International Airport sits lower than Albuquerque International Sunport Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Albuquerque (ABQ) follows a heading of 323° (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 Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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