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OTP → WAW
Which side of the plane to sit from Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic peaks of the Carpathian Mountains and a spectacular view of Kraków during the descent into Poland.
Bucharest Cityscape
Aerial view of the Palace of the Parliament and the dense urban sprawl of the Romanian capital shortly after takeoff.
Făgăraș Mountains
Dramatic views of the highest peaks in the Southern Carpathians, often snow-capped until late spring.
Transylvanian Plateau
A patchwork of medieval villages and rolling hills characteristic of central Romania.
High Tatras
The jagged, alpine-style peaks of the Tatra Mountains forming the natural border between Slovakia and Poland.
Kraków
A clear view of the historic Old Town and Wawel Castle as the flight begins its final descent over southern Poland.
For morning flights, the sun will be behind you or to the right, providing perfect lighting for photography of the mountains. Sit away from the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the High Tatras, which are the geographic highlight of the trip. If landing in Warsaw from the south, this side typically offers the best look at the city center skyline.
Eastern Carpathians
Vast stretches of ancient forests and deep valleys extending toward the border regions.
Polish Lowlands
The transition from mountainous terrain to the characteristic geometric agricultural strips of central Poland.
Vistula River
The winding 'S' curves of Poland's longest river as it snakes toward the capital.
Warsaw Suburbs
The rapid urban development and industrial parks of the Masovian Voivodeship during the approach to WAW.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct western sun. Keep an eye out for the Vistula River; its glinting waters are a great landmark for tracking the flight's progress through Poland. This side often provides a closer look at the airport infrastructure when taxiing after landing at Chopin Airport.
Distance: 925 km (575 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: OTP (44.5711111, 26.085)
Arrival: WAW (52.1656990051, 20.9671001434)
Route Type: International
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