OTP
Bucharest
Romania
10,153 km
6,309 miles
VLE
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
10,153 km
6,309 mi / 5,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

OTP VLE
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Valle Airport
IATA Code OTP VLE
ICAO Code LROP K40G
City Bucharest Grand Canyon
Country Romania United States
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Phoenix
Elevation 314 ft 5,999 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 35.650000, -112.150000

Bucharest (OTP) to Grand Canyon (VLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 10,153 kilometers (6,309 miles / 5,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 02:24 in Bucharest, it's 17:24 in Grand Canyon. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,685 feet between the two airports. Valle Airport sits higher than Henri Coanda International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Grand Canyon (VLE) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 28° (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 Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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