LOU
Louisville
United States
8,550 km
5,313 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
8,550 km
5,313 mi / 4,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
43°
northeast

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LOU OTP
Airport Name Bowman Field Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code LOU OTP
ICAO Code KLOU LROP
City Louisville Bucharest
Country United States Romania
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 546 ft 314 ft
Coordinates 38.230000, -85.660000 44.570000, 26.100000

Louisville (LOU) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bowman Field (LOU) in Louisville, United States to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 8,550 kilometers (5,313 miles / 4,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 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 22:27 in Louisville, it's 05:27 in Bucharest. With a 7-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 Louisville (LOU) follows a heading of 311° (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 Bowman Field (LOU) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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