APA
Denver
United States
9,452 km
5,873 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
9,452 km
5,873 mi / 5,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APA OTP
Airport Name Centennial Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code APA OTP
ICAO Code KAPA LROP
City Denver Bucharest
Country United States Romania
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 5,885 ft 314 ft
Coordinates 39.570000, -104.850000 44.570000, 26.100000

Denver (APA) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Centennial Airport (APA) in Denver, United States to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 9,452 kilometers (5,873 miles / 5,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 20:13 in Denver, it's 05:13 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 5,571 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda International Airport sits lower than Centennial Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Denver (APA) follows a heading of 324° (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 Centennial Airport (APA) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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