The right side offers a more varied and scenic experience overall, combining the Frankfurt skyline on departure, distant Alpine foothills during cruise over Bavaria, and the Danube and Vienna Woods on arrival, while the left side mostly overlooks flat German and Austrian farmland.
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Flight Path
Frankfurt to Vienna is 386 miles (621 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Cruise track passes over the Bavarian plateau near Nuremberg and Regensburg, with the Danube river visible below and the northern Alpine foothills faintly visible to the south near the Austrian border.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from FRA
RIGHTDeparting FRA to the west before turning southeast toward Vienna, the right side offers views back over the Frankfurt skyline, the Main river, and the wooded Odenwald hills as the aircraft climbs and banks toward its eastbound heading.
Landing at VIE
RIGHTOn approach into Vienna from the west, the right side reveals the Danube river snaking through the city, along with the beginnings of the Alpine foothills and Vienna Woods to the south before the final turn onto the runway.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to Schwechat (VIE)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Frankfurt to Vienna. The right side offers a more varied and scenic experience overall, combining the Frankfurt skyline on departure, distant Alpine foothills during cruise over Bavaria, and the Danube and Vienna Woods on arrival, while the left side mostly overlooks flat German and Austrian farmland.
What can I see during takeoff from Frankfurt Main in Frankfurt?
During takeoff from Frankfurt Main (FRA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing FRA to the west before turning southeast toward Vienna, the right side offers views back over the Frankfurt skyline, the Main river, and the wooded Odenwald hills as the aircraft climbs and banks toward its eastbound heading. Notable sights include: Frankfurt skyline and skyscraper district, Main river, Odenwald forested hills, Rhine-Main urban sprawl.
What can I see when landing at Schwechat in Vienna?
When landing at Schwechat (VIE), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Vienna from the west, the right side reveals the Danube river snaking through the city, along with the beginnings of the Alpine foothills and Vienna Woods to the south before the final turn onto the runway. Notable sights include: Danube river and its islands, Vienna Woods (Wienerwald) foothills, Vienna city center domes and spires, distant Alpine foothills.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Vienna?
The flight from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to Schwechat (VIE) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 386 miles (621 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Frankfurt to Vienna flight path pass over?
Cruise track passes over the Bavarian plateau near Nuremberg and Regensburg, with the Danube river visible below and the northern Alpine foothills faintly visible to the south near the Austrian border.