LAY
Ladysmith
South Africa
8,142 km
5,059 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
8,142 km
5,059 mi / 4,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

LAY OTP
Airport Name Ladysmith Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code LAY OTP
ICAO Code FALY LROP
City Ladysmith Bucharest
Country South Africa Romania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 3,548 ft 314 ft
Coordinates -28.580000, 29.750000 44.570000, 26.100000

Ladysmith (LAY) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ladysmith Airport (LAY) in Ladysmith, South Africa to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 8,142 kilometers (5,059 miles / 4,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 10:51 in Ladysmith, it's 10:51 in Bucharest.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,234 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda International Airport sits lower than Ladysmith Airport.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Ladysmith (LAY) follows a heading of 177° (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 Ladysmith Airport (LAY) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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