OTP
Bucharest
Romania
10,571 km
6,569 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
10,571 km
6,569 mi / 5,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

OTP SMO
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code OTP SMO
ICAO Code LROP KSMO
City Bucharest Santa Monica
Country Romania United States
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 314 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 34.020000, -118.450000

Bucharest (OTP) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 10,571 kilometers (6,569 miles / 5,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 10:34 in Bucharest, it's 00:34 in Santa Monica. 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 Santa Monica (SMO) 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 Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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