NSN
Nelson
New Zealand
17,332 km
10,770 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
17,332 km
10,770 mi / 9,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
289°
west northwest

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NSN OTP
Airport Name Nelson Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code NSN OTP
ICAO Code NZNS LROP
City Nelson Bucharest
Country New Zealand Romania
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 17 ft 314 ft
Coordinates -41.300000, 173.220000 44.570000, 26.100000

Nelson (NSN) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nelson Airport (NSN) in Nelson, New Zealand to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 17,332 kilometers (10,770 miles / 9,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:11 in Nelson, it's 03:11 in Bucharest. With a 11-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 Nelson (NSN) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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