# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest (OTP)

> 425 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 425 km / 264 mi / 229 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 330° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 149° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Romania
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 01:30 in Istanbul, it's 01:30 in Bucharest)
- **Elevation difference**: 11 ft (OTP is lower than IST)

## Airports

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

### [Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/otp-bucharest-henri-coanda-international-airport/1ef266df-5682-65f2-900a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bucharest, Romania
- ICAO: LROP
- Timezone: Europe/Bucharest
- Coordinates: 44.570000, 26.100000
- Elevation: 314 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/otp-bucharest-henri-coanda-international-airport/1ef266df-5682-65f2-900a-06bb2780ed98)
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