GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
6,631 km
4,120 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
6,631 km
4,120 mi / 3,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
318°
northwest

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GIU OTP
Airport Name Sigiriya Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code GIU OTP
ICAO Code VCCS LROP
City Sigiriya Bucharest
Country Sri Lanka Romania
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 630 ft 314 ft
Coordinates 7.960000, 80.730000 44.570000, 26.100000

Sigiriya (GIU) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 6,631 kilometers (4,120 miles / 3,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:41 in Sigiriya, it's 00:11 in Bucharest. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Sigiriya (GIU) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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