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DUS → OTP
Which side of the plane to sit from Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf) to Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a more dramatic scenic experience, featuring distant views of the Alps, the vast expanse of Lake Balaton, and the majestic Southern Carpathian mountains during the descent into Romania.
Frankfurt Skyline
A clear view of the 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers as the flight heads southeast over Germany.
Austrian Alps
Distant but breathtaking views of the snow-capped Northern Limestone Alps on clear days.
Lake Balaton
The massive, turquoise-colored 'Hungarian Sea' is a major landmark visible mid-flight.
The Danube River
Multiple crossings and stretches of the mighty river as it winds through Central Europe toward the Black Sea.
Făgăraș Mountains
Stunning views of the highest peaks in the Southern Carpathians, often covered in snow until early summer.
Bucharest Skyline
Views of the massive Palace of the Parliament and the urban spread of the Romanian capital during the final turn.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind or above the plane, illuminating the Carpathian peaks beautifully. For the best experience, try to sit behind the wing to capture the contrast between the mountain range and the flat Wallachian plain during the descent.
Ruhr Valley
An expansive industrial and urban panorama of Germany's heartland immediately after takeoff.
Prague Outskirts
Possibility of spotting the Vltava river and the architectural density of the Czech capital to the north.
Western Carpathians
Rugged peaks and deep green valleys spanning across the border between Slovakia and Poland.
Transylvanian Plateau
A picturesque landscape of rolling hills, ancient forests, and fortified Saxon villages.
Ploiești
The industrial landscape of the historic oil city visible just before the final approach into Bucharest.
On morning flights, the left side is shaded, providing excellent conditions for photography without glare. Keep an eye out for the distinctive fortified churches of Transylvania which appear as small white dots in the green landscape about 30 minutes before landing.
Distance: 1,615 km (1,004 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 9 min
Departure: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Arrival: OTP (44.5711111, 26.085)
Route Type: International
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