Seeing Parângu Mare from a plane
Photo: Sbodash at English Wikipedia, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
At 8,264 ft, the top of the Parâng Mountains in Romania's Southern Carpathians, with the Transalpina, the country's highest road, crossing the range. Look for a long grassy crest dotted with small glacial lakes.
5 of our routes pass it. Romania
The easy pick
Detroit to Istanbul: sit on the left, 496 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Istanbul | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 445 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to Istanbul | Left | 496 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Doha | Left | 590 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Istanbul | Left | 603 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Istanbul | Left | 660 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Parângu Mare from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (5 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Parângu Mare from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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