During cruise, the left side faces northwest toward the Alps, offering passengers views of the Dolomites' foothills and the Karawanken/Austrian Alps ridgelines as the flight path skirts the mountains en route to Vienna, giving it more sustained dramatic terrain than the flatter, plain-dominated right side.
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Flight Path
Venice to Vienna is 269 miles (432 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Foothills of the Dolomites and Carnic Alps, the Julian Alps and Karawanken range along the Slovenian-Austrian border, and the Ljubljana basin below to the south before the terrain flattens into the Austrian lowlands near Graz and Vienna
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from VCE
RIGHTDeparting VCE on runway 04 toward the northeast, the aircraft's initial turn puts Venice's lagoon and historic center on the right side of the cabin, giving a brief but striking view of the canals and barrier islands before the plane turns inland.
Landing at VIE
LEFTOn approach into VIE from the south, the aircraft typically lines up for runway 34, and as it descends over the Vienna Woods foothills the Danube River and the city's skyline become visible on the left side of the cabin.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Venezia Tessera (VCE) to Schwechat (VIE)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Venice to Vienna. During cruise, the left side faces northwest toward the Alps, offering passengers views of the Dolomites' foothills and the Karawanken/Austrian Alps ridgelines as the flight path skirts the mountains en route to Vienna, giving it more sustained dramatic terrain than the flatter, plain-dominated right side.
What can I see during takeoff from Venezia Tessera in Venice?
During takeoff from Venezia Tessera (VCE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing VCE on runway 04 toward the northeast, the aircraft's initial turn puts Venice's lagoon and historic center on the right side of the cabin, giving a brief but striking view of the canals and barrier islands before the plane turns inland. Notable sights include: Venice historic center and canals, the Lido barrier island, Venetian Lagoon, Marco Polo airport's causeway.
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 into VIE from the south, the aircraft typically lines up for runway 34, and as it descends over the Vienna Woods foothills the Danube River and the city's skyline become visible on the left side of the cabin. Notable sights include: Danube River, Vienna Woods (Wienerwald) foothills, Vienna city skyline, Donauturm area near the river bend.
How long is the flight from Venice to Vienna?
The flight from Venezia Tessera (VCE) to Schwechat (VIE) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 269 miles (432 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Venice to Vienna flight path pass over?
Foothills of the Dolomites and Carnic Alps, the Julian Alps and Karawanken range along the Slovenian-Austrian border, and the Ljubljana basin below to the south before the terrain flattens into the Austrian lowlands near Graz and Vienna