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OTP → LTN
Which side of the plane to sit from Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest) to London Luton Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Southern Carpathian peaks shortly after takeoff, followed by a panoramic view of the Alps to the south and a higher probability of seeing the London skyline during the approach to Luton.
Făgăraș Mountains
Dramatic views of the highest peaks in the Southern Carpathians shortly after departing Bucharest.
Lake Balaton
The 'Hungarian Sea' is clearly visible with its turquoise waters and the Tihany Peninsula.
The Alps
On clear days, the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Austrian and Bavarian Alps line the southern horizon.
The Rhine River
The winding artery of Europe, featuring industrial landscapes and historical vineyard regions.
White Cliffs of Dover
As the flight crosses the English Channel, the iconic chalk cliffs are often visible to the south.
Greater London
During the descent into LTN, the left side frequently captures the Shard, the City, and the Thames curve.
Book a seat in front of the wing for unobstructed photos of the Carpathians. For evening flights, the left side experiences the warm glow of the setting sun. If the plane approaches LTN from the south, the left side is the only side that will see the central London landmarks.
Transylvanian Plateau
A bird's-eye view of the rolling hills and medieval fortified churches of central Romania.
Budapest
The Danube River bisecting the city, with the Parliament building and Buda Castle visible on clear routes.
Vienna
The sprawling Austrian capital and the surrounding Wienerwald forest areas.
Frankfurt Skyline
Germany's financial hub features a rare European cluster of high-rise skyscrapers visible to the north.
Brussels & Benelux
The densely packed urban lights and ports of the Low Countries as you approach the North Sea.
Thames Estuary
Vast shipping lanes and massive offshore wind farms appearing as the aircraft crosses into UK airspace.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct glare. It provides the best perspective of the Danube's path through major European capitals. When landing at Luton, this side often sees the rolling hills of the Chilterns, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Distance: 2,106 km (1,309 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 48 min
Departure: OTP (44.5711111, 26.085)
Arrival: LTN (51.87469863891602, -0.36833301186561584)
Route Type: International
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