HLU
Houailou
New Caledonia
15,502 km
9,633 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
15,502 km
9,633 mi / 8,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
315°
northwest

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HLU OTP
Airport Name Nesson Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code HLU OTP
ICAO Code NWWH LROP
City Houailou Bucharest
Country New Caledonia Romania
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 10 ft 314 ft
Coordinates -21.260000, 165.620000 44.570000, 26.100000

Houailou (HLU) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nesson Airport (HLU) in Houailou, New Caledonia to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 15,502 kilometers (9,633 miles / 8,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:25 in Houailou, it's 06:25 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.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Houailou (HLU) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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