ESR
El Salvador
Chile
12,466 km
7,746 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
12,466 km
7,746 mi / 6,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Santiago
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ESR OTP
Airport Name Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code ESR OTP
ICAO Code SCES LROP
City El Salvador Bucharest
Country Chile Romania
Timezone America/Santiago Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 5,240 ft 314 ft
Coordinates -26.310000, -69.770000 44.570000, 26.100000

El Salvador (ESR) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) in El Salvador, Chile to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 12,466 kilometers (7,746 miles / 6,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:08 in El Salvador, it's 08:08 in Bucharest. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,926 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda International Airport sits lower than Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to El Salvador (ESR) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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