GLS
Galveston
United States
9,858 km
6,126 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
9,858 km
6,126 mi / 5,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
38°
northeast

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GLS OTP
Airport Name Scholes International At Galveston Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code GLS OTP
ICAO Code KGLS LROP
City Galveston Bucharest
Country United States Romania
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 6 ft 314 ft
Coordinates 29.270000, -94.860000 44.570000, 26.100000

Galveston (GLS) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 9,858 kilometers (6,126 miles / 5,323 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 17:48 in Galveston, it's 01:48 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 Galveston (GLS) 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 Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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