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OTP → NCE
Which side of the plane to sit from Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest) to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (Nice)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Southern Carpathians in Romania, the snow-capped Alps over Northern Italy, and the iconic coastline of the French Riviera including Monaco during the descent.
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Southern Carpathians
The jagged peaks of the Făgăraș and Retezat mountains shortly after departing Bucharest.
Croatian Archipelago
Dozens of white-rimmed islands scattered in the turquoise waters along the Dalmatian coast.
The Italian Alps
A magnificent panorama of the snow-covered European Alps while traversing Northern Italy.
Lake Garda
The elongated shape of Italy's largest lake, easily identifiable from high altitude.
Monaco & Monte Carlo
The dense, high-rise luxury of the Principality nestled against the cliffs of the Riviera.
Côte d'Azur
The stunning red rocks of the Esterel and the glamorous beaches of the French coast.
Sit on the right for the most scenic descent. Request a seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze when photographing the Alps. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the French coastline with a warm, golden glow.
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Wallachian Plain
The geometric patterns of Romania's vast agricultural heartland immediately after takeoff.
Adriatic Sea
Sweeping views of the deep blue Adriatic as the flight crosses from the Balkans to Italy.
Apennine Mountains
The rugged ridge of the Italian Peninsula visible to the south during the trans-Italian leg.
Ligurian Coast
The transition from the Italian mainland to the sea, featuring the coastline near Genoa.
Nice Promenade
A view of the city's famous Promenade des Anglais if the approach circles from the sea.
Sit on the left if you prefer the vastness of the Mediterranean Sea. During the final approach to NCE, which often involves a 'Riviera' approach, the left side provides a better view of the airport's unique man-made peninsula as you touch down.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 1,506 km (936 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs
Departure: OTP (44.5711111, 26.085)
Arrival: NCE (43.658401489300005, 7.215869903560001)
Route Type: International
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