LBB
Lubbock
United States
9,851 km
6,121 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
9,851 km
6,121 mi / 5,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
34°
northeast

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LBB OTP
Airport Name Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code LBB OTP
ICAO Code KLBB LROP
City Lubbock Bucharest
Country United States Romania
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 3,282 ft 314 ft
Coordinates 33.660000, -101.820000 44.570000, 26.100000

Lubbock (LBB) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) in Lubbock, United States to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 9,851 kilometers (6,121 miles / 5,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 04:53 in Lubbock, it's 12:53 in Bucharest. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,968 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda International Airport sits lower than Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Lubbock (LBB) follows a heading of 319° (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 Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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