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CIA → CLJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (Rome) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (Cluj-napoca)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the high Apennine peaks including Gran Sasso, a direct perspective of the northern Dalmatian coast, and a dramatic descent over the Apuseni Mountains.
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Gran Sasso d'Italia
The highest peak in the Apennines, offering rugged limestone cliffs shortly after takeoff from Rome.
Adriatic Coastline
Clear views of the Italian coast near Ancona before the aircraft heads across the sea.
Velebit Mountains
The massive coastal mountain range of Croatia with its distinctive karst topography.
Pannonian Basin
The vast, flat agricultural landscapes of southern Hungary and western Romania.
Apuseni Mountains
The 'Western Carpathians' of Romania, featuring deep valleys and traditional mountain villages on the approach to Cluj.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. During the descent into CLJ, keep your camera ready for the limestone gorges of the Apuseni range. If the flight path takes a northerly route over Hungary, you may also spot the outskirts of Budapest in the distance.
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Lake Albano
A stunning volcanic crater lake visible almost immediately after departing Ciampino.
Dalmatian Archipelago
Aerial views of the hundreds of islands scattered along the Croatian coastline.
Dinaric Alps
The dense forests and high ridges extending across Bosnia and Herzegovina into Serbia.
Timișoara
Views of the 'Little Vienna' of Romania as the flight enters Romanian airspace from the southwest.
Cluj-Napoca Cityscape
When landing from the west (Runway 25), the right side offers a panoramic view of the city center and St. Michael's Church.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind the aircraft. It is the preferred side for capturing the urban layout of Cluj-Napoca during the final approach. Look for the reflection of the sun on the Adriatic Sea mid-flight for great photo opportunities.
Book Hotels in Cluj-napocaDistance: 1,041 km (647 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: CIA (41.7994, 12.5949)
Arrival: CLJ (46.78519821166992, 23.686199188232425)
Route Type: International
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