Los Angeles to Vienna is 6,123 miles (9,854 km), a flight of about 10 hours 45 minutes.
The right side wins both takeoff and landing — LA's skyline and mountains at departure, and the Wienerwald-to-Danube approach into Vienna — while the left side mostly faces open ocean and featureless plains during the long cruise.
Flight Path
Rocky Mountains over Colorado, the Great Plains, the Great Lakes region near Lake Michigan and Lake Erie, and a long Atlantic Ocean crossing before reaching Ireland and continental Europe
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LAX
RIGHTIn LAX's typical west-flow departure, eastbound flights climb out over the Pacific then bank south and east, putting the Los Angeles basin on the right side. Passengers get a good look at Downtown LA, the Hollywood Hills, and the San Gabriel Mountains rising behind the city before the aircraft turns inland.
Landing at VIE
RIGHTOn approach into Vienna, aircraft descending from the west or southwest cross the wooded hills of the Wienerwald before lining up with the Danube valley and the city itself. This gives right-side passengers a sweeping view of forested hills giving way to the Danube River and Vienna's rooftops just before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Schwechat (VIE)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Los Angeles to Vienna. The right side wins both takeoff and landing — LA's skyline and mountains at departure, and the Wienerwald-to-Danube approach into Vienna — while the left side mostly faces open ocean and featureless plains during the long cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?
During takeoff from Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. In LAX's typical west-flow departure, eastbound flights climb out over the Pacific then bank south and east, putting the Los Angeles basin on the right side. Passengers get a good look at Downtown LA, the Hollywood Hills, and the San Gabriel Mountains rising behind the city before the aircraft turns inland. Notable sights include: Downtown Los Angeles skyline, Hollywood Hills, San Gabriel Mountains, Santa Monica Bay coastline.
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, aircraft descending from the west or southwest cross the wooded hills of the Wienerwald before lining up with the Danube valley and the city itself. This gives right-side passengers a sweeping view of forested hills giving way to the Danube River and Vienna's rooftops just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Wienerwald (Vienna Woods), Danube River, Vienna city center rooftops, distant Alpine foothills to the south.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Vienna?
The flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Schwechat (VIE) takes about 10 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,123 miles (9,854 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Los Angeles to Vienna flight path pass over?
Rocky Mountains over Colorado, the Great Plains, the Great Lakes region near Lake Michigan and Lake Erie, and a long Atlantic Ocean crossing before reaching Ireland and continental Europe