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OTP → DTM
Which side of the plane to sit from Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest) to Dortmund Airport (Dortmund)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic scenery, featuring the vast Pannonian Plain, the glimmering Lake Balaton, and the distant, majestic silhouettes of the Austrian and Bavarian Alps.
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Wallachian Plain
The expansive agricultural tapestry of southern Romania shortly after departure.
Lake Balaton
Central Europe's largest lake, visible as a long turquoise ribbon in western Hungary.
Alpine Horizon
On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Austrian Alps line the southern horizon during mid-flight.
Frankfurt Skyline
The distinctive cluster of skyscrapers in Germany's financial hub as you traverse the Hesse region.
Rhine-Main Area
A dense network of historic towns and industrial hubs winding along the river valleys.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you, illuminating the landscape. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes into the flight for the best view of the Hungarian lakes. In winter, the snow-covered Alps to the south are exceptionally sharp.
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Southern Carpathians
Dramatic views of the Transylvanian Alps rising sharply shortly after takeoff from Bucharest.
Budapest
A spectacular aerial view of the Danube River and the Hungarian Parliament if the flight path tracks slightly north.
Thuringian Forest
Dense, rolling green ridges and deep valleys as the flight enters central Germany.
Ruhr Valley
The industrial heartland and football stadiums of the Dortmund metropolitan area during the final descent.
The right side is superior for the initial climb out of OTP to see the mountains. During descent into Dortmund, this side often provides a better view of the city center and Signal Iduna Park. Best for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun.
Book Hotels in DortmundDistance: 1,569 km (975 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min
Departure: OTP (44.5711111, 26.085)
Arrival: DTM (51.518299102799986, 7.61223983765)
Route Type: International
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