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DEC to CRA: distance & flight time
Decatur (Decatur Airport) → Craiova (Craiova Airport)
5,279 mi
8,496 km · 4,587 nm
10h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,279 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 49m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DEC — Decatur Airport · Decatur, United States
- CRA — Craiova Airport · Craiova, Romania
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DEC
Near CRA
- SBZ · Sibiu International Airport102 mi away
- BBU · Băneasa International Airport110 mi away
- CSB · Caransebeş Airport110 mi away
- OTP · Henri Coandă International Airport110 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DEC from CRA?
The flight distance from Decatur (DEC) to Craiova (CRA) is 5,279 miles (8,496 km, 4,587 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DEC to CRA?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 49m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Decatur and Craiova?
Craiova is 8 hours ahead of Decatur.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DEC to CRA?
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