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CLJ → OTP
Which side of the plane to sit from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (Cluj-napoca) to Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point of the Southern Carpathians, specifically the Făgăraș Mountains (Transylvanian Alps), including the highest peaks in Romania and the winding Transfăgărășan highway in clear weather.
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Făgăraș Main Ridge
The highest mountain range in Romania, featuring Moldoveanu and Negoiu peaks.
Transfăgărășan Road
The spectacular, winding mountain pass often visible snaking through the valleys below.
Pitești and Argeș River
The transition from the rugged mountains to the Wallachian plains near Pitești.
Palace of the Parliament
On a clear southern approach, the world's second-largest administrative building is visible in the distance.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid sun glare while viewing the mountains. Look for the sharp contrast between the Transylvanian plateau and the sudden rise of the Southern Carpathians. In winter, the snow-capped Făgăraș ridge is a spectacular sight.
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Transylvanian Plateau
Quaint Saxon villages and rolling hills characteristic of central Romania.
Bucegi Mountains
Dramatic limestone cliffs and the famous Caraiman Cross on the peak.
Snagov Lake
A beautiful recreational lake north of Bucharest, home to a historic island monastery.
Bucharest Skyline
Modern office towers of the Pipera and Floreasca business districts during the descent.
Sit on the left if you want to see the sunset when flying in the late afternoon or to spot the Prahova Valley resorts. During landing at OTP, this side usually faces the northern suburbs and the sprawling logistics parks near the airport.
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Get eSIMs for RomaniaDistance: 309 km (192 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: CLJ (46.78519821166992, 23.686199188232425)
Arrival: OTP (44.5711111, 26.085)
Route Type: Domestic
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