IAB
Wichita
United States
9,254 km
5,750 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
9,254 km
5,750 mi / 4,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
37°
northeast

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IAB OTP
Airport Name Mc Connell Afb Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code IAB OTP
ICAO Code KIAB LROP
City Wichita Bucharest
Country United States Romania
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 1,372 ft 314 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -97.270000 44.570000, 26.100000

Wichita (IAB) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mc Connell Afb Airport (IAB) in Wichita, United States to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 9,254 kilometers (5,750 miles / 4,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 21:21 in Wichita, it's 05:21 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,058 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda International Airport sits lower than Mc Connell Afb Airport.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Wichita (IAB) follows a heading of 318° (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 Mc Connell Afb Airport (IAB) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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