LAX
Los Angeles
United States
10,578 km
6,573 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
10,578 km
6,573 mi / 5,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
25°
north northeast

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LAX OTP
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code LAX OTP
ICAO Code KLAX LROP
City Los Angeles Bucharest
Country United States Romania
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 128 ft 314 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 44.570000, 26.100000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 10,578 kilometers (6,573 miles / 5,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 20:32 in Los Angeles, it's 06:32 in Bucharest. With a 10-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 Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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