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FCO → OTP
Which side of the plane to sit from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Rome) to Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the turquoise Dalmatian archipelago and the spectacular Iron Gates gorge, where the Danube River carves through the mountains.
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Adriatic Sea
A sweeping crossing from the Italian coast toward the rugged Balkan Peninsula.
Dalmatian Islands
The iconic white-stone islands and clear blue waters of the Croatian coast near Split.
Dinaric Alps
The dramatic karst mountain landscapes stretching across Bosnia and Herzegovina into Serbia.
Iron Gates Gorge
The most impressive part of the Danube River, where it forms a deep canyon between Serbia and Romania.
Wallachian Plain
The vast agricultural heartland of southern Romania as the aircraft approaches Bucharest.
Sit on the right for the best coastal views about 30-40 minutes into the flight. Keep a lookout for the Iron Gates gorge roughly 20 minutes before landing, as it is one of Europe's most unique river features.
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Roman Hinterland
Views of the ancient Tiber valley and the suburban sprawl of Rome during the initial ascent.
Apennine Spine
The central mountain range of Italy, featuring the high limestone peaks of the Abruzzo region.
Belgrade
A clear view of the Serbian capital located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers.
Southern Carpathians
The rugged northern ridges of the Transylvanian Alps visible during the final descent phase.
The left side is preferable for evening flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun while still capturing the city lights of Belgrade and the silhouette of the Carpathian mountains.
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Get eSIMs for RomaniaDistance: 1,162 km (722 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)
Arrival: OTP (44.5711111, 26.085)
Route Type: International
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