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DXB → OTP
Which side of the plane to sit from Dubai International Airport (Dubai) to Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Lake Van and the rugged terrain of eastern Turkey, followed by the crossing of the Black Sea.
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Persian Gulf
Enjoy views of the turquoise waters and coastal developments along the UAE and Kuwaiti shores.
Zagros Mountains
Observe the dramatic, folded rock formations of the Iranian plateau visible to the north.
Lake Van
Spot the strikingly blue waters of Turkey's largest lake, a massive saline soda lake surrounded by peaks.
Pontic Alps
See the forested, high-altitude ridges of northern Turkey as you approach the Black Sea coast.
Black Sea Coast
Catch a glimpse of the Romanian coastline and the port city of Constanța if the flight path tracks north.
The right side is ideal for capturing the deep turquoise of Lake Van in eastern Turkey. Early morning flights provide excellent lighting on the Pontic Mountains without glare. Keep an eye out for the coastline of the Black Sea as you approach Europe; the contrast between the dark water and the green Bulgarian and Romanian coast is particularly striking in spring.
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Dubai Skyline
Witness the Burj Khalifa and the urban expanse of Dubai immediately after departure from DXB.
Mesopotamian Basin
View the historic landscape between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers while overflying Iraq.
Taurus Mountains
Admire the southern Turkish mountain ranges, often covered in snow during the winter months.
Danubian Plain
See the fertile agricultural lands and river networks of southern Romania during the descent.
Palace of the Parliament
Look for the world's second-largest administrative building during the final approach into Bucharest.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Dubai skyline during takeoff. As you cross Iraq and Turkey, you will see the vast Mesopotamian plains. During the descent into Bucharest, the left side often provides a better angle for spotting the city center and the massive Palace of the Parliament if approaching from the south.
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Get eSIMs for RomaniaDistance: 3,395 km (2,110 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs
Departure: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Arrival: OTP (44.5711111, 26.085)
Route Type: International
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