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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior sequence of geographical landmarks, including distant views of the Alps, the turquoise waters of Lake Balaton, and the dramatic crossing of the Southern Carpathian and Balkan mountain ranges.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Alpine Fringe

Distant but clear views of the snow-covered Northern Limestone Alps while over Southern Germany.

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Lake Balaton

Central Europe's largest lake, easily recognizable by its distinct elongated shape and opal-tinted water.

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Southern Carpathians

The rugged 'Transylvanian Alps' of Romania, featuring steep ridges and dense forest cover.

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Balkan Mountains

The central mountain chain of Bulgaria, providing dramatic shadows and textures during the flight.

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Turkish Black Sea Coast

The dramatic meeting point where the steep green mountains of Northern Turkey drop into the sea.

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Zonguldak Highlands

Lush, densely forested hills and deep valleys characteristic of the Zonguldak coal-mining region on descent.

The right side is best for morning flights to keep the sun behind the plane. Watch for the transition from the Balkan mountains to the sea. During the approach into ONQ, the right side usually offers the best view of the coastline and the city's unique industrial-meets-nature landscape.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Ruhr Metropolis

Dense urban landscape and industrial heart of Germany immediately after takeoff from Düsseldorf.

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Prague

The golden city and the Vltava River are often visible as the flight path skirts the Czech border.

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Budapest & Danube

A stunning aerial view of the Hungarian capital divided by the winding blue ribbon of the Danube.

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High Tatras

The jagged, snow-capped peaks defining the border between Poland and Slovakia in the distance.

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Walachian Plain

The vast, golden agricultural expanses of Southern Romania stretching toward the horizon.

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Black Sea Horizon

An endless deep blue vista as you cross the western portion of the Black Sea toward Turkey.

Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. It provides excellent lighting for capturing the urban layouts of Eastern European cities and the glittering surface of the Black Sea during the final cruise phase.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,210 km (1,373 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 57 min

Departure: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)

Arrival: ONQ (41.506401061999995, 32.0886001587)

Route Type: International

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