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LTN → OTP
Which side of the plane to sit from London Luton Airport (London) to Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring distant views of the Alps to the south and a spectacular crossing of the Southern Carpathian Mountains before landing in Bucharest.
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English Channel Crossing
Watch the ferry lanes and shipping traffic between Dover and Calais as the plane leaves the UK.
Austrian & Swiss Alps
Breathtaking panoramic views of the high snowy peaks visible on the southern horizon throughout Central Europe.
Lake Constance (Bodensee)
The massive alpine lake bordering Germany, Switzerland, and Austria is often visible in clear weather.
Lake Balaton
Central Europe's largest lake appears as a turquoise ribbon while cruising over Hungary.
Southern Carpathian Mountains
The 'Transylvanian Alps' provide a dramatic, rugged finale as the aircraft descends toward Bucharest.
The right side is superior for landscape photography. Afternoon flights are best here to avoid direct sun glare while capturing the snowy Alps. The transition from the Hungarian plains to the high Carpathian peaks is the scenic highlight of the route.
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Thames Estuary
Aerial views of the industrial and natural landscape where the Thames meets the North Sea shortly after takeoff.
Low Countries Urban Sprawl
Clear views of Brussels and the dense urban clusters of Belgium and the southern Netherlands.
Prague & Central Europe
Distances views of the Bohemian forests and the rolling plains of the Czech Republic.
Budapest & The Danube
A stunning perspective of the Hungarian capital and the iconic bend in the Danube River.
Transylvanian Plateau
The green, hilly landscapes and rural patchwork of central Romania during the initial descent.
Sit on the left side during morning flights to enjoy the sun illuminating the European continent from the south. This side is better for spotting major cities like Brussels and Budapest, which often appear closer to this flight path.
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Get eSIMs for RomaniaDistance: 2,106 km (1,309 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 48 min
Departure: LTN (51.87469863891602, -0.36833301186561584)
Arrival: OTP (44.5711111, 26.085)
Route Type: International
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