OTP
Bucharest
Romania
10,633 km
6,607 miles
SEE
San Diego/El Cajon
United States
Distance
10,633 km
6,607 mi / 5,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

OTP SEE
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Gillespie Field
IATA Code OTP SEE
ICAO Code LROP KSEE
City Bucharest San Diego/El Cajon
Country Romania United States
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 314 ft 388 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 32.830000, -116.970000

Bucharest (OTP) to San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Gillespie Field (SEE) in San Diego/El Cajon, United States is 10,633 kilometers (6,607 miles / 5,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:57 in Bucharest, it's 15:57 in San Diego/El Cajon. With a 10-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 San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) and Gillespie Field (SEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.