OTP
Bucharest
Romania
485 km
301 miles
SAW
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
485 km
301 mi / 262 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
146°
southeast

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OTP SAW
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
IATA Code OTP SAW
ICAO Code LROP LTFJ
City Bucharest Istanbul
Country Romania Turkey
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 314 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 40.900000, 29.310000

Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (SAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey is 485 kilometers (301 miles / 262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:55 in Bucharest, it's 11:55 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (SAW) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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