JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
7,864 km
4,887 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
7,864 km
4,887 mi / 4,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
358°
north

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Airport Comparison

JNB OTP
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code JNB OTP
ICAO Code FAOR LROP
City Johannesburg Bucharest
Country South Africa Romania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 5,558 ft 314 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 44.570000, 26.100000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 7,864 kilometers (4,887 miles / 4,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Romania. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:41 in Johannesburg, it's 18:41 in Bucharest.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,244 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda International Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 178° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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