Singapore to Otopeni
11h 32m The flight from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) covers 8,945 km (5,558 miles) and takes approximately 11h 32m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 315°, passing near 28.4° N, 72.8° 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 | 16h 16m | 16h 41m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 28m | 11h 53m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 56m | 10h 22m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 31m | 10h 57m |
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
| SIN | OTP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Singapore Changi Airport | Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport |
| City | Singapore | Otopeni |
| Country | Singapore | Romania |
| ICAO | WSSS | LROP |
| Coordinates | 1.3502, 103.994 | 44.5718, 26.1033 |
| Elevation | 22 ft | 314 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Singapore to Otopeni?
A non-stop flight from Singapore (SIN) to Otopeni (OTP) takes about 11h 32m. The great-circle distance is 8,945 km (5,558 miles, 4,830 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 315°.
How far is Singapore from Otopeni?
8,945 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,558 miles or 4,830 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 SIN and OTP?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,945 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.
What should I expect on a 11h 32m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
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.