Bucharest to Bytom flights
Bytom lies 850 km (528 mi) north-west of Bucharest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 50 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.
| Bucharest | Bytom | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Poland |
| Population | 1.9 million | 189,186 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 285 m (935 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Nearest large airport | BBU, 8 km out | KTW, 18 km out |
Clocks in Bytom are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 1 h 50 min journey lands only 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bytom
Crossing from Romania into Poland: money changes from the Leu to the Zloty (PLN); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +48; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bucharest
Bucharest is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, 16 km).
Arriving in Bytom
Bytom is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport (KTW), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK, 68 km), Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (OSR, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport | KTW | 18 km (11 mi) | 10,499 ft | 995 ft |
| Kraków John Paul II International Airport | KRK | 68 km (42 mi) | 8,366 ft | 791 ft |
| Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava | OSR | 93 km (58 mi) | 11,484 ft | 844 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bytom from Bucharest?
850 km (528 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bucharest.
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Bytom by air?
About 1 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Bytom?
Bytom is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Warsaw against Europe/Bucharest).
Which airports are used for Bucharest to Bytom flights?
Typically Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport (KTW); Bytom also has KRK, OSR.
What currency do I need in Bytom?
The Zloty (PLN).
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.