OTP to TLV: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is 1,591 km (989 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (TLV to OTP).
How far is it from Otopeni to Tel Aviv?
The great-circle distance between Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is 1,591 km (989 mi, 859 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from OTP to TLV?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TLV is roughly southeast of OTP.
How is the OTP to TLV route written in code?
The pair is written OTP-TLV in IATA codes and LROP-LLBG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport is OTP (LROP), Ben Gurion International Airport is TLV (LLBG).
| OTP | TLV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport | Ben Gurion International Airport |
| ICAO code | LROP | LLBG |
| Country | Romania | Israel |
| Elevation | 314 ft | 135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #142 | #117 |
Both ICAO codes start with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
TLV sits 179 ft (55 m) lower than OTP, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying OTP to TLV
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LY | El Al Israel Airlines | ELY | Elal | Active |
| RO | Tarom | ROT | Tarom | Active |
| W6 | Wizz Air | WZZ | Wizz Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Otopeni from Tel Aviv?
Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are 1,591 km (989 mi, 859 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from OTP to TLV?
A typical nonstop flight between OTP and TLV takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TLV from OTP?
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) lies roughly southeast of Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP).
Which airlines fly OTP to TLV?
3 airlines appear on the OTP-TLV route in the open dataset, including El Al Israel Airlines, Tarom, Wizz Air.
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