Istanbul to Bucharest flight distance & time (SAW-OTP)
How far is Istanbul from Bucharest by plane? The great circle distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) is 485 km / 262 nm, about 53m flight time, with an initial heading of 328° (NNW).
| From | Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), Istanbul, TR |
|---|---|
| To | Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), Bucharest, RO |
| Distance | 485 km · 262 nm · 301 mi |
| Initial heading | 328° (NNW) |
Airlines on this route
- Air Fiji (PC)
- Continental Airways (PC)
- Pegasus Airlines (PC)
Aircraft with enough range to fly SAW to OTP nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| MD Helicopters MD 520N | 264 nm / 489 km |
| Westland Scout / Wasp | 265 nm / 491 km |
| Aerospatiale / Sud-Aviation SE 3160 / SA 316 / SA 319 Alouette III | 267 nm / 494 km |
| Aerospatiale / Sud-Aviation SE 3160 / SA 316 / SA 319 Alouette III | 267 nm / 494 km |
| Mil Mi-17 / Mi-171 | 267 nm / 494 km |
| MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Fairey Flycatcher | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Fiat G.46 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Mil Mi-24 / Mi-35 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Extra Aircraft EA-200 (EA 300/200) | 270 nm / 500 km |
| MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Mil Mi-8 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-23 / Yak-23 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Nord Aviation (SNCAN) NC.850 Series | 270 nm / 500 km |
| B B | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Dewoitine D.26 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Piper PA-25 Pawnee | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Bell Helicopter Bell 430 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Caudron C.270 Luciole | 270 nm / 500 km |
| MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 | 270 nm / 500 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Istanbul from Bucharest?
- The great circle distance between Istanbul and Bucharest is 485 km (262 nm / 301 mi).
- How long is the flight from Istanbul to Bucharest?
- A direct flight from SAW to OTP takes about 53m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Istanbul to Bucharest?
- Yes - 3 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.