Bucharest to Hildesheim flights
Hildesheim lies 1,466 km (911 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 2 h 38 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.
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| Bucharest | Hildesheim | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Germany |
| Population | 1.9 million | 103,052 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 92 m (302 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | BBU, 8 km out | HAJ, 39 km out |
Clocks in Hildesheim are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 2 h 38 min journey lands only 1 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Hildesheim
Crossing from Romania into Germany: money changes from the Leu to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Hildesheim
Hildesheim is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hannover Airport (HAJ), 39 km (24 mi) from the centre, whose 12,434-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kassel Airport (KSF, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannover Airport | HAJ | 39 km (24 mi) | 12,434 ft | 183 ft |
| Kassel Airport | KSF | 90 km (56 mi) | 8,202 ft | 820 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Hildesheim from Bucharest?
1,466 km (911 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bucharest.
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Hildesheim by air?
About 2 h 38 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 Hildesheim?
Hildesheim is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/Bucharest).
Which airports are used for Bucharest to Hildesheim flights?
Typically Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Hannover Airport (HAJ); Hildesheim also has KSF.
What currency do I need in Hildesheim?
The Euro (EUR).
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.