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DWC → OTP
Which side of the plane to sit from Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai) to Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic folded landscape of the Zagros Mountains across the Persian Gulf, as well as a more direct view of the Black Sea coastline and the Romanian littoral during the descent.
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Persian Gulf
Expansive views of turquoise waters and busy shipping lanes connecting the UAE to Iraq.
Zagros Mountains
Spectacular views of the folded mountain belts of Iran visible across the gulf waters.
Eastern Anatolia
Dramatic volcanic terrain and high-altitude plateaus as the flight traverses eastern Turkey.
Romanian Riviera
The sandy beaches of Mamaia and the port city of Constanta during the approach to Bucharest.
Danube Plain
The vast agricultural patchwork of the Wallachian region just before landing at OTP.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset reflections off the Black Sea. Keep your eyes peeled about midway through the flight for glimpses of high-altitude lakes in eastern Turkey, which are particularly vibrant in late spring.
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Palm Jebel Ali
A clear view of the massive man-made island shortly after takeoff from DWC.
Mesopotamian Plains
The historical fertile crescent between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in Iraq.
Taurus Mountains
The rugged limestone peaks of southern and central Turkey stretching toward the horizon.
Bulgarian Coastline
Aerial perspectives of the Balkan Mountains meeting the Black Sea near Burgas.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography of the Turkish highlands. During the winter, look for the snow-covered peaks of the Pontic Mountains as you cross into the Black Sea region.
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Get eSIMs for RomaniaDistance: 3,410 km (2,119 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 1 min
Departure: DWC (24.896356, 55.161389)
Arrival: OTP (44.5711111, 26.085)
Route Type: International
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