ELS
East London
South Africa
8,632 km
5,363 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
8,632 km
5,363 mi / 4,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

ELS OTP
Airport Name Ben Schoeman Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code ELS OTP
ICAO Code FAEL LROP
City East London Bucharest
Country South Africa Romania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 435 ft 314 ft
Coordinates -33.040000, 27.830000 44.570000, 26.100000

East London (ELS) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 8,632 kilometers (5,363 miles / 4,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:01 in East London, it's 20:01 in Bucharest.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to East London (ELS) follows a heading of 179° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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