OTP
Bucharest
Romania
13,955 km
8,671 miles
TRW
Tarawa
Kiribati
Distance
13,955 km
8,671 mi / 7,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
42°
northeast

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OTP TRW
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Bonriki International Airport
IATA Code OTP TRW
ICAO Code LROP NGTA
City Bucharest Tarawa
Country Romania Kiribati
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 314 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 1.380000, 173.150000

Bucharest (OTP) to Tarawa (TRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) in Tarawa, Kiribati is 13,955 kilometers (8,671 miles / 7,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Kiribati. 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 19:40 in Bucharest, it's 05:40 in Tarawa. 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 Tarawa (TRW) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 332° (north 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 Bonriki International Airport (TRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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