OTP
Bucharest
Romania
10,771 km
6,693 miles
UPL
Upala
Costa Rica
Distance
10,771 km
6,693 mi / 5,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

OTP UPL
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Upala Airport
IATA Code OTP UPL
ICAO Code LROP MRUP
City Bucharest Upala
Country Romania Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 314 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 10.890000, -85.020000

Bucharest (OTP) to Upala (UPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Upala Airport (UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica is 10,771 kilometers (6,693 miles / 5,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 20:31 in Bucharest, it's 12:31 in Upala. 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 Upala (UPL) 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 Upala Airport (UPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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