The left side wins on both ends of the flight: a striking coastal departure over Dubrovnik's Old Town and islands, and an approach into Vienna that tracks along the Danube with the Vienna Woods in view, while the right side offers comparatively flat or less distinctive terrain during both phases.
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Flight Path
Dubrovnik to Vienna is 392 miles (631 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Dinaric Alps and karst plateaus of Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Sava River valley, and the foothills of the Slovenian Alps before descending into the flat Vienna Basin
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DBV
LEFTDeparting Dubrovnik on runway 29 climbs northwest, giving the left side a sweeping view back over the walled Old Town, the Elaphiti Islands, and the deep blue Adriatic coastline before the aircraft turns inland. The right side mostly shows the karst hills of the Dalmatian hinterland, which are scenic but less dramatic than the coastline.
Landing at VIE
LEFTOn approach to Vienna from the south toward runway 34, the aircraft tracks up the Vienna Basin, and the left side offers views of the Danube River winding through the city along with the wooded ridges of the Vienna Woods (Wienerwald) rising to the west. The right side mainly shows the flatter Marchfeld plain east of the city, which is far less distinctive.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Schwechat (VIE)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubrovnik to Vienna. The left side wins on both ends of the flight: a striking coastal departure over Dubrovnik's Old Town and islands, and an approach into Vienna that tracks along the Danube with the Vienna Woods in view, while the right side offers comparatively flat or less distinctive terrain during both phases.
What can I see during takeoff from Dubrovnik in Dubrovnik?
During takeoff from Dubrovnik (DBV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Dubrovnik on runway 29 climbs northwest, giving the left side a sweeping view back over the walled Old Town, the Elaphiti Islands, and the deep blue Adriatic coastline before the aircraft turns inland. The right side mostly shows the karst hills of the Dalmatian hinterland, which are scenic but less dramatic than the coastline. Notable sights include: Dubrovnik Old Town and city walls, Lokrum Island, Elaphiti Islands, Adriatic coastline.
What can I see when landing at Schwechat in Vienna?
When landing at Schwechat (VIE), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to Vienna from the south toward runway 34, the aircraft tracks up the Vienna Basin, and the left side offers views of the Danube River winding through the city along with the wooded ridges of the Vienna Woods (Wienerwald) rising to the west. The right side mainly shows the flatter Marchfeld plain east of the city, which is far less distinctive. Notable sights include: Danube River, Vienna Woods (Wienerwald), Vienna skyline, Lake Neusiedl (distant, hazy).
How long is the flight from Dubrovnik to Vienna?
The flight from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Schwechat (VIE) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 392 miles (631 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dubrovnik to Vienna flight path pass over?
Dinaric Alps and karst plateaus of Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Sava River valley, and the foothills of the Slovenian Alps before descending into the flat Vienna Basin