The left side captures the Alpine departure from Vienna, glimpses of the Adriatic and Mediterranean during cruise, and a scenic coastal approach into Malaga with mountains and sea combined — a much more varied and dramatic sequence than the right side's largely open-water or inland views.
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Flight Path
Vienna to Malaga is 1,327 miles (2,135 km), a flight of about 2 hours 55 minutes.
Adriatic Sea near Slovenia/Italy border, Mediterranean Sea crossing south of Sardinia, occasional views of the Balearic Islands before the Spanish coast
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from VIE
LEFTDeparting VIE on runway 34, the initial turn to the southwest puts the Vienna Woods and the first ridges of the Austrian Alps on the left side, giving a dramatic start before the climb over Slovenia's mountainous terrain.
Landing at AGP
LEFTOn the typical Poniente approach into AGP (runway 31), the aircraft turns in from the Mediterranean and tracks along the Costa del Sol, so the left side gets a sweeping view of the coastline, Malaga's harbor, and the Sierra de Mijas mountains rising just inland.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schwechat (VIE) to Malaga (AGP)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vienna to Malaga. The left side captures the Alpine departure from Vienna, glimpses of the Adriatic and Mediterranean during cruise, and a scenic coastal approach into Malaga with mountains and sea combined — a much more varied and dramatic sequence than the right side's largely open-water or inland views.
What can I see during takeoff from Schwechat in Vienna?
During takeoff from Schwechat (VIE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing VIE on runway 34, the initial turn to the southwest puts the Vienna Woods and the first ridges of the Austrian Alps on the left side, giving a dramatic start before the climb over Slovenia's mountainous terrain. Notable sights include: Vienna Woods, Danube River bends near Vienna, foothills of the Austrian Alps.
What can I see when landing at Malaga in Malaga?
When landing at Malaga (AGP), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical Poniente approach into AGP (runway 31), the aircraft turns in from the Mediterranean and tracks along the Costa del Sol, so the left side gets a sweeping view of the coastline, Malaga's harbor, and the Sierra de Mijas mountains rising just inland. Notable sights include: Costa del Sol coastline, Malaga harbor and city, Sierra de Mijas mountains, Mediterranean Sea.
How long is the flight from Vienna to Malaga?
The flight from Schwechat (VIE) to Malaga (AGP) takes about 2 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,327 miles (2,135 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Vienna to Malaga flight path pass over?
Adriatic Sea near Slovenia/Italy border, Mediterranean Sea crossing south of Sardinia, occasional views of the Balearic Islands before the Spanish coast