MBQ
Mbarara
Uganda
5,038 km
3,130 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
5,038 km
3,130 mi / 2,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

MBQ OTP
Airport Name Mbarara Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code MBQ OTP
ICAO Code HUMA LROP
City Mbarara Bucharest
Country Uganda Romania
Timezone Africa/Kampala Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 4,600 ft 314 ft
Coordinates -0.560000, 30.600000 44.570000, 26.100000

Mbarara (MBQ) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbarara Airport (MBQ) in Mbarara, Uganda to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 5,038 kilometers (3,130 miles / 2,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Uganda 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 11:48 in Mbarara, it's 10:48 in Bucharest.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,286 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda International Airport sits lower than Mbarara Airport.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Mbarara (MBQ) follows a heading of 174° (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 Mbarara Airport (MBQ) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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