About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Zvartnots (EVN) to Schwechat (VIE)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Yerevan to Vienna. Right-side seats offer the superior experience: Mount Ararat's dramatic presence during departure outweighs Vienna's landing views. The climb-out from Yerevan with Ararat is a rare, iconic sight that most passengers never witness.
What can I see during takeoff from Zvartnots in Yerevan?
During takeoff from Zvartnots (EVN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Zvartnots typically departs to the west or northwest. Right-side seats capture Mount Ararat immediately after climb-out, the dominant landmark visible from Yerevan. The mountain sits directly west of the airport and rises dramatically as you gain altitude. Notable sights include: Mount Ararat (5,137m, visible across the Turkish border), the Ararat Plain stretching north and west, Lake Sevan (visible at distance to the northeast as you climb), Yerevan city sprawl directly below transitioning to agricultural valleys.
What can I see when landing at Schwechat in Vienna?
When landing at Schwechat (VIE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Vienna typically lands from the east on runways 11L/11R. Left-side seats provide views of the Danube River as you descend into the Vienna basin, and the city's distinctive layout along the river becomes clear during final approach. The Carpathian foothills are also visible to the north. Notable sights include: The Danube River (clearly visible as a wide, meandering waterway with visible islands), Vienna's inner districts and the Ringstrasse (circular avenue visible as a distinct urban pattern), the Carpathian Mountains as a distant ridge to the north and northeast, the Vienna Woods (Wienerwald) as forested hills southwest of the city.
How long is the flight from Yerevan to Vienna?
The flight from Zvartnots (EVN) to Schwechat (VIE) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Yerevan to Vienna flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Carpathian Basin after leaving Armenian airspace. Notable features along the route include the Hungarian Plain (flat, agricultural, with scattered lakes visible around Budapest area), the Danube River visible as a sinuous line through Hungary and into Austria, and the transition from the Pannonian Plain into the Alpine foothills as you approach Vienna from the southeast. The Carpathian Mountains form a distant ridge to the north during the central portion of the flight.