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Flights Bucharest → London

OTP → LGW

3h 1m
Flight time (est.)
15.8
Average risk (Medium)
1
Airlines

How long is the flight from Bucharest to London?

The flight from Bucharest (OTP) to London (LGW) takes about 3h 1m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route overview

The flight route connects Bucharest with London, operating with a mix of Airbus A319 and Airbus A320 aircraft. The destination airport in London sees an annual passenger traffic of 40,899,000 passengers, underscoring its significance as a major travel hub.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~2,080 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Bucharest (OTP) → London (LGW) route is operated by easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.8/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.

Heading to London: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Bucharest (OTP) to London (LGW) heads north-west for about 2,080 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 1m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
2h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
16:01
Elevation LGW
202 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A319, Airbus A320
Est. CO₂/passenger
~208 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
easyJet (U2) 70% 31 min 0.8%

Airlines operating OTP-LGW

Frequently asked questions about OTP-LGW

The flight from Bucharest (OTP) to London (LGW) takes about 3h 1m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 1 airline: easyJet.

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The Bucharest-London route is about 2,080 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.