OTP
Bucharest
Romania
3,581 km
2,225 miles
SHC
Shire
Ethiopia
Distance
3,581 km
2,225 mi / 1,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

OTP SHC
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Shire Airport
IATA Code OTP SHC
ICAO Code LROP HASR
City Bucharest Shire
Country Romania Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 314 ft 6,207 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 14.080000, 38.270000

Bucharest (OTP) to Shire (SHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Shire Airport (SHC) in Shire, Ethiopia is 3,581 kilometers (2,225 miles / 1,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:00 in Bucharest, it's 15:00 in Shire.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,893 feet between the two airports. Shire Airport sits higher than Henri Coanda International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shire (SHC) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 344° (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 Shire Airport (SHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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