Otopeni to Spata-Artemida
1h 22m The flight from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) covers 759 km (472 miles) and takes approximately 1h 22m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south on an initial great-circle bearing of 194°, passing near 41.3° N, 25.0° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 1h 23m | 1h 48m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 58m | 1h 24m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 51m | 1h 16m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 54m | 1h 19m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| OTP | ATH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport | Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport |
| City | Otopeni | Spata-Artemida |
| Country | Romania | Greece |
| ICAO | LROP | LGAV |
| Coordinates | 44.5718, 26.1033 | 37.9364, 23.9445 |
| Elevation | 314 ft | 308 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Otopeni to Spata-Artemida?
A non-stop flight from Otopeni (OTP) to Spata-Artemida (ATH) takes about 1h 22m. The great-circle distance is 759 km (472 miles, 410 nautical miles), flying south on an initial bearing of 194°.
How far is Otopeni from Spata-Artemida?
759 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 472 miles or 410 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between OTP and ATH?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 759 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.