Transit Desk

Crossing brief

How far is it from Germany to Romania?

Distance
It is about 1,295 km (805 mi) from Germany to Romania as the crow flies — roughly 2 h 14 min by non-stop flight.

Berlin to Bucharest

Germany Romania
Distance
1,295 km
In miles
805 mi
Flight time
2 h 14 min
Time change
1 h east

Distance is the great-circle distance between the capitals (Berlin and Bucharest); flight time is an estimate for a non-stop route at cruising speed. Real schedules vary with routing, winds and connections.

This is a short-haul route: among the 59 countries we cover, Romania is the #17 closest to Germany, making it one of the closer destinations.

Crossing from Germany to Romania

The practical differences you will notice on this specific trip.

Time on arrivalYou fly east and lose 1 h. On arrival your body clock reads 1 h behind local time — eastward trips take a little longer to adjust to.
PowerNo plug adapter needed — both use Type C/F sockets. Voltage is the same (230V).
Money1 EUR = 5.232 RON — exchange Euro for Romanian Leu before or on arrival.

Common questions

How far is Germany from Romania?

About 1,295 km (805 miles) in a straight line between the two capitals.

How long is the flight from Germany to Romania?

A non-stop flight takes roughly 2 h 14 min, though actual times depend on the exact airports and routing.

Will I be jet-lagged flying to Romania?

You fly east and lose 1 h. On arrival your body clock reads 1 h behind local time — eastward trips take a little longer to adjust to.

Updated July 2, 2026