EFD
Houston
United States
9,846 km
6,118 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
9,846 km
6,118 mi / 5,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

EFD OTP
Airport Name Ellington Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code EFD OTP
ICAO Code KEFD LROP
City Houston Bucharest
Country United States Romania
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 33 ft 314 ft
Coordinates 29.610000, -95.160000 44.570000, 26.100000

Houston (EFD) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ellington Airport (EFD) in Houston, United States to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 9,846 kilometers (6,118 miles / 5,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 15:45 in Houston, it's 23:45 in Bucharest. 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 Bucharest (OTP) to Houston (EFD) follows a heading of 312° (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 Ellington Airport (EFD) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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