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BEG → OTP
Which side of the plane to sit from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (Belgrade) to Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the dramatic Southern Carpathians (Transylvanian Alps), including the snow-capped peaks of the Făgăraș range, which are the highest in Romania.
Belgrade City Center
Aerial view of the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers and the Kalemegdan Fortress shortly after takeoff.
Vršac Mountains
An isolated tectonic island rising sharply from the Pannonian Plain near the Serbian-Romanian border.
Southern Carpathians
Dramatic views of the Transylvanian Alps, featuring rugged limestone ridges and high-altitude glacial lakes.
Olt River Valley
A deep, winding river valley that carves a path through the massive mountain range.
Argeș Foothills
Rolling hills covered in orchards and vineyards as the plane begins its descent into the Wallachian Plain.
Sit on the left for morning flights to have the sun behind you, illuminating the mountain peaks. Avoid the wing area (rows 10-20 on most narrow-body jets) to ensure an unobstructed view of the Făgăraș Mountains. In winter, the snow cover makes the mountain ridges particularly photogenic.
The Danube River
Extensive views of the 'Blue Danube' as it marks the natural border between Serbia and Romania.
Iron Gates Gorge
The spectacular gorge where the Danube breaks through the Carpathian and Balkan mountains.
Drobeta-Turnu Severin
A historic Romanian port city where the remains of Trajan's Bridge can sometimes be spotted from altitude.
Wallachian Plain
A vast geometric patchwork of agricultural fields stretching toward the Bulgarian border.
Bucharest Skyline
On the final approach to OTP, the Palace of the Parliament—the world's second-largest administrative building—is often visible.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or sunset flights, as you will witness the sun dipping below the horizon over the plains. Keep your eyes peeled during the final 10 minutes of flight for a glimpse of the massive Palace of the Parliament in central Bucharest if the wind dictates a northern landing approach.
Distance: 457 km (284 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: BEG (44.8184013367, 20.3090991974)
Arrival: OTP (44.5711111, 26.085)
Route Type: International
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