Flights Bucharest → London
OTP → LHR
How long is the flight from Bucharest to London?
The flight from Bucharest (OTP) to London (LHR) takes about 3h 3m. 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 A320 and Airbus A318 aircraft. The destination airport in London sees an impressive annual passenger traffic of 83,884,572, underscoring its significance as a major travel hub.
The Bucharest (OTP) → London (LHR) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Tarom. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16/100 (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 (LHR) heads north-west for about 2,105 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 3m.
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
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
| Tarom (RO) | 56% | 30 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating OTP-LHR
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Frequently asked questions about OTP-LHR
The flight from Bucharest (OTP) to London (LHR) takes about 3h 3m. 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 3 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Tarom.
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The Bucharest-London route is about 2,105 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.
