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ROV → BUD
Which side of the plane to sit from Platov International Airport (Rostov) to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the stunning coastline of the Black Sea and the dramatic high-altitude ridges of the Southern Carpathian Mountains during the transition from Romania to Hungary.
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Sea of Azov
View the shallow turquoise waters and sandy spits of the southern Russian coast shortly after takeoff.
Black Sea Coastline
Panoramic views of the Romanian coastline where the land meets the deep blue of the Black Sea.
Danube Delta
The vast UNESCO-listed wetland system where the Danube River empties into the sea.
Southern Carpathians
Rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Transylvanian Alps including the Făgăraș range.
Transylvanian Highlands
Rolling hills and historic landscapes of central Romania as the plane heads west.
For morning flights, the left side avoids the harshest glare while providing excellent illumination of the Carpathian peaks. During descent into Budapest, this side often provides a better view of the Danube's southward curve.
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Pontic Steppe
Expansive agricultural horizons and rural landscapes of southern Ukraine and Moldova.
Moldovan Vineyards
Symmetric patterns of vast vineyard estates across the rolling hills of central Moldova.
Eastern Carpathians
Dense coniferous forests and rounded mountain silhouettes of the northern Carpathian arc.
Great Hungarian Plain
The 'Alföld' region, characterized by its extreme flatness and traditional Puszta landscapes.
Gödöllő Hills
The scenic hilly region just east of Budapest, featuring the Royal Palace grounds from a distance.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to enjoy the warm 'golden hour' light hitting the Great Hungarian Plain. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Romanian border for the best views of the forested mountain ridges.
Book Hotels in BudapestDistance: 1,549 km (963 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 4 min
Departure: ROV (47.493888, 39.924722)
Arrival: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)
Route Type: International
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