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CRL → OTP
Which side of the plane to sit from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (Charleroi) to Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a more dramatic view of the European landscape, including distant glimpses of the Alps, the winding Danube River, and a superior perspective of the rugged Southern Carpathian Mountains during the descent into Romania.
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Ardennes Forest
Rolling green hills and deep valleys of the Belgian and Luxembourgish Ardennes shortly after departure.
Alpine Horizon
On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Swiss and Austrian Alps are visible on the southern horizon.
The Danube River
The flight frequently crosses or parallels the Danube as it winds through Hungary and into the Romanian plains.
Făgăraș Mountains
Stunning views of the highest peaks in the Southern Carpathians, often snow-dusted well into spring.
Wallachian Plain
The vast, golden agricultural patchwork of southern Romania stretches toward the Bulgarian border.
The right side is the 'scenic side' for mountain lovers. Sit behind the wing for the best photos of the Carpathian range. During winter, the snow-covered peaks of the Făgăraș mountains are a major highlight. Late afternoon flights offer a beautiful golden hour glow over the Romanian plains.
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Wallonian Industry
Aerial view of Charleroi's industrial heritage and the Sambre river shortly after takeoff.
Rhine Valley
Distant views of the German Rhine-Main region, characterized by dense urban clusters and ancient waterways.
Bohemian Massif
Dense green forest cover spanning the border regions between Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic.
Transylvanian Plateau
Distinctive Saxon villages with fortified churches and rolling hills of Central Romania.
Bucharest Northern Suburbs
Clear views of the Pipera business district and the northern lakes of the capital during the final approach.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. It provides a better angle of the Bucharest city skyline if the aircraft approaches from the west/northwest. Look for the industrial geometry of the Meuse valley in the first 10 minutes of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for RomaniaDistance: 1,744 km (1,084 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min
Departure: CRL (50.459202000000005, 4.4538199999999994)
Arrival: OTP (44.5711111, 26.085)
Route Type: International
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