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EIN β CLJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Eindhoven Airport (Eindhoven) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (Cluj-napoca)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panoramic experience, featuring distant views of the Alps to the south, the winding Danube River near Vienna, and the dramatic approach over the Apuseni Mountains into Transylvania.
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Frankfurt Skyline
Visuals of Germany's financial hub and its cluster of high-rise skyscrapers as you track southeast.
Alpine Horizon
On clear days, the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Austrian Alps are visible to the south throughout the middle of the journey.
Vienna & The Danube
The sprawling Austrian capital and the prominent blue curve of the Danube River as it flows toward the Hungarian border.
Pannonian Basin
The vast, golden agricultural plains of Hungary, providing a sharp contrast to the mountainous regions ahead.
Apuseni Mountains
The rugged, forested gateway to Transylvania, offering dramatic ridge views just before landing at CLJ.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun begins to set, casting a golden glow over the Carpathian foothills. The final 20 minutes of the flight are particularly scenic on this side as the plane maneuvers over the Transylvanian plateau.
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Eindhoven Departure
Aerial view of the North Brabant region and the modern urban layout of Eindhoven shortly after takeoff.
Ruhr Industrial Area
A sprawling view of Germany's industrial heartland, including the dense cityscapes of Essen and Dortmund.
Prague & Central Bohemia
Depending on the flight path, the historic city of Prague may be visible along with the rolling hills of the Czech Republic.
High Tatras
Distant, sharp-peaked silhouettes of the Tatra Mountains visible on the horizon to the northeast as you cross into Hungary/Romania.
SomeΘul Mic River
The winding river valley that leads directly into the heart of Cluj-Napoca during the final descent.
Sit on the left for early morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. Keep an eye out for the distinctive red roofs of central European towns during the mid-flight segment over Germany and Czechia.
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Get eSIMs for RomaniaDistance: 1,425 km (885 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 54 min
Departure: EIN (51.4500999451, 5.374529838559999)
Arrival: CLJ (46.78519821166992, 23.686199188232425)
Route Type: International
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