The right side captures the Alpine departure from Vienna, likely glimpses of the Dalmatian coastline and Adriatic islands during cruise, and a coastal, city-view approach into Athens, while the left side offers mostly inland plains and undifferentiated mountain terrain.
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Flight Path
Vienna to Athens is 795 miles (1,279 km), a flight of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Slovenian Alps, Dinaric Alps over Croatia and Bosnia, Adriatic Sea coastline near Montenegro and Albania, Pindus mountain range in northern Greece
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from VIE
RIGHTClimbing south out of Vienna, the right side faces west toward the eastern edge of the Alps and the hilly Vienna Woods, giving passengers a rising wall of foothills as the plane banks south. The left side over the Danube plain is comparatively flat and featureless.
Landing at ATH
RIGHTArrivals into Athens from the north often swing over the Saronic Gulf before turning onto final for runway 03L, putting the Attic coastline, Athens' urban sprawl, and the Acropolis area within view on the right side. The left side mainly shows the inland slopes of Mount Parnitha and Penteli, less distinctive.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schwechat (VIE) to Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vienna to Athens. The right side captures the Alpine departure from Vienna, likely glimpses of the Dalmatian coastline and Adriatic islands during cruise, and a coastal, city-view approach into Athens, while the left side offers mostly inland plains and undifferentiated mountain terrain.
What can I see during takeoff from Schwechat in Vienna?
During takeoff from Schwechat (VIE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing south out of Vienna, the right side faces west toward the eastern edge of the Alps and the hilly Vienna Woods, giving passengers a rising wall of foothills as the plane banks south. The left side over the Danube plain is comparatively flat and featureless. Notable sights include: Vienna Woods (Wienerwald), Danube River bends, eastern Alpine foothills.
What can I see when landing at Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos in Athens?
When landing at Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into Athens from the north often swing over the Saronic Gulf before turning onto final for runway 03L, putting the Attic coastline, Athens' urban sprawl, and the Acropolis area within view on the right side. The left side mainly shows the inland slopes of Mount Parnitha and Penteli, less distinctive. Notable sights include: Saronic Gulf, Athens cityscape, Piraeus harbor, Mount Hymettus.
How long is the flight from Vienna to Athens?
The flight from Schwechat (VIE) to Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 795 miles (1,279 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Vienna to Athens flight path pass over?
Slovenian Alps, Dinaric Alps over Croatia and Bosnia, Adriatic Sea coastline near Montenegro and Albania, Pindus mountain range in northern Greece