OTP
Bucharest
Romania
8,256 km
5,130 miles
SWA
Shantou
China
Distance
8,256 km
5,130 mi / 4,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
72°
east northeast

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OTP SWA
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Shantou Waisha Airport
IATA Code OTP SWA
ICAO Code LROP ZGOW
City Bucharest Shantou
Country Romania China
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 314 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 23.430000, 116.760000

Bucharest (OTP) to Shantou (SWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) in Shantou, China is 8,256 kilometers (5,130 miles / 4,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:30 in Bucharest, it's 08:30 in Shantou. With a 6-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 Shantou (SWA) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 312° (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 Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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