Berlin to Ploieşti flights
Ploieşti lies 1,247 km (775 mi) south-east of Berlin, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 21 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.
| Berlin | Ploieşti | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Romania |
| Population | 3.4 million | 180,540 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 161 m (528 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Nearest large airport | BER, 19 km out | OTP, 43 km out |
| Postal codes | 10115–14199 | 100001–100585 |
Clocks in Ploieşti are 1 h ahead of Berlin right now, so a 2 h 21 min journey lands 3 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ploieşti
Crossing from Germany into Romania: money changes from the Euro to the Leu (RON); the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Berlin
Berlin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 Berlin?
1,247 km (775 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Berlin.
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Ploieşti by air?
About 2 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Ploieşti?
Ploieşti is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Bucharest against Europe/Berlin).
Which airports are used for Berlin to Ploieşti flights?
Typically Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) 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.