OTP
Bucharest
Romania
8,070 km
5,014 miles
WEL
Welkom
South Africa
Distance
8,070 km
5,014 mi / 4,357 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
179°
south

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OTP WEL
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Welkom Airport
IATA Code OTP WEL
ICAO Code LROP FAWM
City Bucharest Welkom
Country Romania South Africa
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 314 ft 4,399 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 -28.000000, 26.670000

Bucharest (OTP) to Welkom (WEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Welkom Airport (WEL) in Welkom, South Africa is 8,070 kilometers (5,014 miles / 4,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:06 in Bucharest, it's 01:06 in Welkom.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,085 feet between the two airports. Welkom Airport sits higher than Henri Coanda International Airport.

The return flight from Welkom (WEL) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 360° (north). 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 Welkom Airport (WEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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