OTP
Bucharest
Romania
10,865 km
6,751 miles
TMU
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
10,865 km
6,751 mi / 5,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
292°
west northwest

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OTP TMU
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Tambor Airport
IATA Code OTP TMU
ICAO Code LROP MRTR
City Bucharest Nicoya
Country Romania Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 314 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 9.740000, -85.010000

Bucharest (OTP) to Nicoya (TMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Tambor Airport (TMU) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 10,865 kilometers (6,751 miles / 5,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 14:38 in Bucharest, it's 06:38 in Nicoya. With a 8-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 Nicoya (TMU) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 42° (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 Tambor Airport (TMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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