OTP
Bucharest
Romania
10,350 km
6,431 miles
SQL
San Carlos
United States
Distance
10,350 km
6,431 mi / 5,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
335°
north northwest

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OTP SQL
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport San Carlos Airport
IATA Code OTP SQL
ICAO Code LROP KSQL
City Bucharest San Carlos
Country Romania United States
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 314 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 37.510000, -122.250000

Bucharest (OTP) to San Carlos (SQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States is 10,350 kilometers (6,431 miles / 5,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 15:53 in Bucharest, it's 05:53 in San Carlos. 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 Carlos (SQL) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 22° (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 San Carlos Airport (SQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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