LHW
Lanzhou
China
6,363 km
3,954 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
6,363 km
3,954 mi / 3,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LHW OTP
Airport Name Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code LHW OTP
ICAO Code ZLLL LROP
City Lanzhou Bucharest
Country China Romania
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 6,388 ft 314 ft
Coordinates 36.520000, 103.620000 44.570000, 26.100000

Lanzhou (LHW) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) in Lanzhou, China to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 6,363 kilometers (3,954 miles / 3,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 China with Romania. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:38 in Lanzhou, it's 09:38 in Bucharest. With a 6-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 6,074 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda International Airport sits lower than Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Lanzhou (LHW) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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