Aleppo to Ploieşti flights
Ploieşti lies 1,351 km (840 mi) north-west of Aleppo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 29 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Aleppo | Ploieşti | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Syria | Romania |
| Population | 2.1 million | 180,540 |
| Elevation | 401 m (1,316 ft) | 161 m (528 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Nearest large airport | ALP, 6 km out | OTP, 43 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Ploieşti
Crossing from Syria into Romania: money changes from the Pound to the Leu (RON); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Aleppo
Aleppo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Aleppo International Airport (ALP), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,547 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport (GZT, 88 km), Hatay Airport (HTY, 80 km).
Arriving in Ploieşti
Ploieşti is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), 43 km (27 mi) from the centre, whose 11,484-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU, 50 km), Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport | OTP | 43 km (27 mi) | 11,484 ft | 314 ft |
| Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport | BBU | 50 km (31 mi) | 10,499 ft | 297 ft |
| Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport | GHV | 92 km (57 mi) | 9,252 ft | 1,740 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ploieşti from Aleppo?
1,351 km (840 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Aleppo.
How long does it take to get from Aleppo to Ploieşti by air?
About 2 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Aleppo and Ploieşti?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Aleppo to Ploieşti flights?
Typically Aleppo International Airport (ALP) to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP); Ploieşti also has BBU, GHV.
What currency do I need in Ploieşti?
The Leu (RON).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.