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LHR → OTP
Which side of the plane to sit from London Heathrow Airport (London) to Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panoramic view of the Northern Alps and follows the scenic path of the Danube River through Central Europe.
The Alps
A stunning distant panorama of the snow-covered Austrian and Swiss Alps to the south.
Black Forest
The dense evergreen canopy and deep valleys of southwestern Germany.
Lake Balaton
The distinct turquoise waters of Central Europe's largest lake in western Hungary.
Danube River
The winding 'Blue Danube' as it snakes through the Great Hungarian Plain toward Romania.
Walachian Plain
The vast agricultural patchwork of southern Romania during the final approach to OTP.
This is the sunnier side for an eastbound flight, so keep your window shade down initially. Watch for the Alps about halfway through the journey; they appear as a jagged white line on the southern horizon. Choose this side for a sunset arrival to see the Romanian plains bathed in golden light.
London Cityscape
Aerial views of the Thames, The Shard, and the City of London shortly after takeoff from Heathrow.
North Sea Coast
Clear views of the Belgian and Dutch coastlines if the flight path tracks slightly north.
Southern Germany
The rolling hills and dense forests of the German countryside north of the Alps.
High Tatras
Jagged, snow-capped peaks along the border of Poland and Slovakia visible in the distance.
Transylvanian Plateau
The misty, hilly terrain of central Romania as the plane begins its descent into Bucharest.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. On departure, if the wind is from the west, the left side offers a better view of Central London landmarks like Big Ben and the London Eye.
Distance: 2,104 km (1,307 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 48 min
Departure: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Arrival: OTP (44.5711111, 26.085)
Route Type: International
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