Flights Duesseldorf → Bucharest
DUS → OTP
How long is the flight from Duesseldorf to Bucharest?
The flight from Duesseldorf (DUS) to Bucharest (OTP) takes about 2h 26m. 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 Duesseldorf, which has been operating its airport since the year 2000, with Bucharest. Serving a highly trafficked destination, the airport in Bucharest handles over seventeen million passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel. The journey is conducted using Canadair Regional Jet 900 aircraft.
The Duesseldorf (DUS) → Bucharest (OTP) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Duesseldorf the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Bucharest: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Duesseldorf (DUS) to Bucharest (OTP) heads east for about 1,616 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 26m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Duesseldorf the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Bucharest it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 74% | 21 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating DUS-OTP
Airports
Frequently asked questions about DUS-OTP
The flight from Duesseldorf (DUS) to Bucharest (OTP) takes about 2h 26m. 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: Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Duesseldorf-Bucharest route is about 1,616 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.
