Vienna to Amsterdam is 596 miles (960 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
The left side wins overall. The Vienna departure view over the Danube and city center is the highlight of the flight, and during cruise the left side tracks closer to the Rhine valley corridor and German cities. The landing view on the right is good but the polder landscape is relatively flat and uniform compared to the departure scenery.
Flight Path
The route passes over southern Germany, crossing over Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, with the Danube valley visible early in the flight. Over central Germany the terrain flattens into the North German Plain. The Rhine River is crossed somewhere over western Germany or the Netherlands border region. The final descent crosses the flat Dutch polder landscape of South Holland and North Brabant.
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Takeoff from VIE
LEFTVIE typically departs westbound on runway 29 or northwestbound on runway 34. A left-side seat gives you a view back over Vienna city center as you climb out, with the Danube River curving through the urban area clearly visible. The Wienerwald hills to the west also come into view on the left.
Landing at AMS
RIGHTSchiphol typically lands on runways from the east or northeast, meaning the approach comes in over the Dutch polder landscape from the east. The right side gives a clear view of Amsterdam's canal ring and the IJ waterway as you descend, with the North Sea coast visible further right.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schwechat (VIE) to Schiphol (AMS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vienna to Amsterdam. The left side wins overall. The Vienna departure view over the Danube and city center is the highlight of the flight, and during cruise the left side tracks closer to the Rhine valley corridor and German cities. The landing view on the right is good but the polder landscape is relatively flat and uniform compared to the departure scenery.
What can I see during takeoff from Schwechat in Vienna?
During takeoff from Schwechat (VIE), sit on the Left side for the best views. VIE typically departs westbound on runway 29 or northwestbound on runway 34. A left-side seat gives you a view back over Vienna city center as you climb out, with the Danube River curving through the urban area clearly visible. The Wienerwald hills to the west also come into view on the left. Notable sights include: Vienna city center and Ringstrasse, Danube River bend through Vienna, Wienerwald (Vienna Woods) hills, Donauinsel (Danube Island).
What can I see when landing at Schiphol in Amsterdam?
When landing at Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Schiphol typically lands on runways from the east or northeast, meaning the approach comes in over the Dutch polder landscape from the east. The right side gives a clear view of Amsterdam's canal ring and the IJ waterway as you descend, with the North Sea coast visible further right. Notable sights include: Amsterdam canal ring and city center, IJ waterway and Amsterdam harbor, Haarlemmer- and Westeinderplassen (polder lakes), North Sea coastline.
How long is the flight from Vienna to Amsterdam?
The flight from Schwechat (VIE) to Schiphol (AMS) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 596 miles (960 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Vienna to Amsterdam flight path pass over?
The route passes over southern Germany, crossing over Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, with the Danube valley visible early in the flight. Over central Germany the terrain flattens into the North German Plain. The Rhine River is crossed somewhere over western Germany or the Netherlands border region. The final descent crosses the flat Dutch polder landscape of South Holland and North Brabant.