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MUC → OTP
Which side of the plane to sit from Munich Airport (Munich) to Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the core Alpine range shortly after departure and a spectacular crossing of the Southern Carpathians (Transylvanian Alps) just before landing.
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Bavarian Alps
Dramatic views of the Northern Limestone Alps and the peaks near Berchtesgaden.
Chiemsee Lake
The 'Bavarian Sea' with its prominent islands visible shortly after takeoff.
Lake Balaton
The largest lake in Central Europe, known for its distinct turquoise-green water.
Făgăraș Mountains
The highest peaks of the Southern Carpathians, often snow-capped well into spring.
Peleș Castle Area
The mountainous terrain of the Prahova Valley leading toward the Wallachian plain.
Palace of the Parliament
On the final approach to OTP, the world's second-largest administrative building is often visible.
The right side is the 'mountain side.' For the best experience, sit forward of the wing to see the high Alpine peaks early in the flight and the dramatic Transylvanian Alps during descent. Early afternoon flights provide the most striking shadows and depth across the mountain ridges. Use a polarizing filter if taking photos to cut through the atmospheric haze over the Romanian plains.
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Munich Outskirts
View of the Bavarian capital's northern suburbs and the distinctive Allianz Arena.
The Blue Danube
Long stretches of the Danube river winding through the plains of Lower Austria and Hungary.
Vienna Skyline
A northern perspective of the Austrian capital's urban sprawl and the Danube Island.
Great Hungarian Plain
Vast agricultural expanses and rural landscapes typical of central Hungary.
Northern Carpathians
Rugged, forested ridges as the plane enters Romanian airspace.
This side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. It provides a clearer view of the Danube's path toward Budapest and the rolling hills of northern Transylvania. Look for the distinct change from the flat Pannonian Basin to the rising Romanian terrain.
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Get eSIMs for RomaniaDistance: 1,171 km (728 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)
Arrival: OTP (44.5711111, 26.085)
Route Type: International
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