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ZRH → OTP
Which side of the plane to sit from Zürich Airport (Zurich) to Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the High Tauern range in the Alps and the most dramatic sections of the Southern Carpathians, including the highest peaks in Romania.
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High Tauern Range
Unrivaled views of the central Austrian Alps, including the snow-capped Grossglockner peak.
Lake Balaton
Central Europe's largest lake appears as a distinctive long turquoise shape in western Hungary.
Fagaras Mountains
Known as the Transylvanian Alps, these are the highest and most jagged peaks in the Romanian Carpathians.
Olt River Gorge
A spectacular natural pass where the Olt river cuts deep through the mountain range.
Wallachian Plain
The vast agricultural heartland of southern Romania visible during the final approach into OTP.
The best views occur about 45 minutes into the flight over Austria and 20 minutes before landing over the Fagaras Mountains. In winter, the alpine snow cover is most dazzling on this side during midday flights.
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Lake Constance
Visible shortly after takeoff, this massive lake marks the border of Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.
Northern Limestone Alps
Striking views of the rugged mountain ranges north of Salzburg and the Berchtesgaden area.
Budapest Skyline
A clear view of the Hungarian Parliament and the Danube River bridges during the mid-flight transit.
Transylvanian Plateau
A rolling landscape of historic Saxon villages and fortified churches in central Romania.
Eastern Carpathians
The northern curve of the Carpathian mountain arc as the flight nears its final descent.
Choose a seat ahead of the wing to avoid engine heat blur when photographing Budapest. On late afternoon flights, this side benefits from the northern light, which avoids direct sun glare on the windows.
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Get eSIMs for RomaniaDistance: 1,389 km (863 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 51 min
Departure: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)
Arrival: OTP (44.5711111, 26.085)
Route Type: International
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