GWS
Glenwood Springs
United States
9,569 km
5,946 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
9,569 km
5,946 mi / 5,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
31°
north northeast

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GWS OTP
Airport Name Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code GWS OTP
ICAO Code KGWS LROP
City Glenwood Springs Bucharest
Country United States Romania
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 5,916 ft 314 ft
Coordinates 39.510000, -107.310000 44.570000, 26.100000

Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 9,569 kilometers (5,946 miles / 5,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 02:12 in Glenwood Springs, it's 11:12 in Bucharest. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,602 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda International Airport sits lower than Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) follows a heading of 326° (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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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