OTP
Bucharest
Romania
15,147 km
9,412 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
15,147 km
9,412 mi / 8,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

OTP SON
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code OTP SON
ICAO Code LROP NVSS
City Bucharest Luganville
Country Romania Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Pacific/Efate
Elevation 314 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Bucharest (OTP) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 15,147 kilometers (9,412 miles / 8,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:00 in Bucharest, it's 19:00 in Luganville. With a 9-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 Luganville (SON) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 320° (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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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