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KIV → MUC
Which side of the plane to sit from Chişinău International Airport (Chisinau) to Munich Airport (Munich)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic perspective of the Southern Carpathian peaks and a spectacular panoramic view of the Austrian and Bavarian Alps during the descent.
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Southern Carpathians
Dramatic views of the 'Transylvanian Alps' including the Făgăraș and Retezat massifs.
Budapest & Danube
Aerial view of the Hungarian capital's bridges and the southern reaches of the Danube river.
Lake Balaton
The largest lake in Central Europe, visible as a long turquoise ribbon to the southwest.
Austrian Alps
Snow-capped peaks of the High Tauern range and the stunning Salzkammergut Lake District.
Salzburg
The historic city of Mozart and its hilltop fortress nestled against the mountain edge.
Berchtesgaden
The iconic Watzmann peak and the steep valleys of the Bavarian border mountains.
Sit on the left for sunset flights to see the Alpine peaks glowing in pink hues without direct solar glare. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes before landing for the best mountain vistas. In winter, the snow-covered Southern Carpathians are a highlight shortly after takeoff from KIV.
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Moldavian Plateau
Rolling hills and traditional agricultural patterns immediately after departing Chişinău.
Apuseni Mountains
The western branch of the Romanian Carpathians, known for their karst landscapes.
Bratislava
The Slovakian capital and its castle can often be spotted to the northwest.
Linz
A clear view of the industrial and cultural hub of Upper Austria along the Danube.
Chiemsee
Known as the 'Bavarian Sea', featuring the Herreninsel and Fraueninsel islands.
Bavarian Farmland
Meticulously organized patchwork fields and red-roofed villages typical of Southern Germany.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. It provides a better view of the Chiemsee lake during the final approach to Munich. Watch for the winding path of the Danube, which frequently appears on this side throughout the mid-flight segment.
Book Hotels in MunichDistance: 1,291 km (802 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 43 min
Departure: KIV (46.92770004272461, 28.93099975585937)
Arrival: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)
Route Type: International
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