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VRN → KIV
Which side of the plane to sit from Verona Villafranca Airport (Villafranca) to Chişinău International Airport (Chisinau)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including an immediate view of Lake Garda, a stunning overhead of the Venetian Lagoon, and the dramatic ridges of the Eastern Carpathian Mountains.
Lake Garda
Visible shortly after takeoff from VRN, Italy's largest lake stretches toward the Alpine foothills.
Venice and its Lagoon
An unparalleled aerial view of the historic island city, its canals, and the Lido coastline.
Julian Alps
The jagged, snow-dusted limestone peaks of Slovenia provide a spectacular mountain horizon.
Lake Balaton
Central Europe's largest freshwater lake appears as a turquoise ribbon in the Hungarian landscape.
Budapest
The flight often passes north of the Hungarian capital, showing the Danube bisecting Buda and Pest.
Carpathian Mountains
The plane traverses the rugged crests of the Romanian Carpathians, featuring dense forests and deep valleys.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid harsh sun glare while photographing the Alps and Venice. Look out within the first 15 minutes for the best views of Italy's northeastern coast. In winter, the snow-covered Carpathians are a major highlight during the second half of the flight.
Verona Center
Glimpse the ancient Arena and the loop of the Adige River immediately after departure.
Adriatic Coastline
Panoramic views of the northern Adriatic Sea and the distant Istrian Peninsula of Croatia.
Pannonian Basin
The vast, geometric patchwork of agricultural fields across Hungary and northern Serbia.
Danube River
Aerial crossings of the winding Danube as it flows toward the Black Sea.
Moldovan Vineyards
During the descent into Chisinau, view the rolling hills and expansive wine-producing estates.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to watch the sun set over the plains of Eastern Europe. Keep an eye out for the glittering lights of Bucharest and Iași if flying after dusk. This side generally provides a smoother light for photography during the middle of the day.
Distance: 1,397 km (868 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 52 min
Departure: VRN (45.395699, 10.8885)
Arrival: KIV (46.92770004272461, 28.93099975585937)
Route Type: International
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