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GVA → OTP
Which side of the plane to sit from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (Geneva) to Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the northern crescent of Lake Geneva upon departure and offers the most dramatic perspective of the Southern Carpathians during the descent into Bucharest.
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Lake Geneva
Panoramic views of the northern shore, including Lausanne and the UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyard terraces.
Bernese Oberland
Sighting of the iconic Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks deep within the Swiss Alps.
Hohe Tauern
Glacial landscapes of the Austrian Alps, featuring the Grossglockner, Austria's highest peak.
Lake Balaton
The vast turquoise waters of Central Europe's largest lake visible across the Hungarian Plain.
Făgăraș Mountains
The highest and most rugged peaks of the Romanian Carpathians, often snow-capped until late spring.
For the best light, morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the mountains from the south. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff from GVA for the Jet d'Eau and the Jura Mountains. During winter, the contrast between the snow-capped Alps and the dark Danube valley is particularly striking.
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Western Europe's highest mountain is frequently visible shortly after departure if taking a southern route.
The Matterhorn
The distinct pyramid-shaped silhouette on the Swiss-Italian border is a major landmark south of the flight path.
Italian Lakes
Aerial views of Lake Como and Lake Garda nestled in the Italian Alpine foothills.
Belgrade
The historic confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers is clearly visible over the Serbian capital.
Iron Gates
The dramatic gorge system on the Danube where the river forms the border between Serbia and Romania.
The right side is the prime spot for 'peak bagging' the highest summits of the Western Alps. If the flight path passes over the Balkans, look for the twisting path of the Danube. Use a polarizing filter on your lens to cut through the haze over the Po Valley or the Pannonian Basin.
Book Hotels in BucharestDistance: 1,566 km (973 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 5 min
Departure: GVA (46.23809814453125, 6.108950138092041)
Arrival: OTP (44.5711111, 26.085)
Route Type: International
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