KIW
Kitwe
Zambia
6,394 km
3,973 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
6,394 km
3,973 mi / 3,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
358°
north

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KIW OTP
Airport Name Southdowns Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code KIW OTP
ICAO Code FLSO LROP
City Kitwe Bucharest
Country Zambia Romania
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 4,145 ft 314 ft
Coordinates -12.900000, 28.150000 44.570000, 26.100000

Kitwe (KIW) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southdowns Airport (KIW) in Kitwe, Zambia to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 6,394 kilometers (3,973 miles / 3,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 Zambia 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 05:35 in Kitwe, it's 05:35 in Bucharest.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,831 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda International Airport sits lower than Southdowns Airport.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Kitwe (KIW) 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 Southdowns Airport (KIW) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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