The north-facing left side tracks past a chain of mountain systems — the eastern Alps near departure, the Caucasus and Zagros ranges over Turkey and Iran, and the Deccan plateau's granite hills near Bangalore — giving more textured terrain than the right side, which spends long stretches over the Mediterranean, Persian Gulf, and Arabian Sea.
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Flight Path
Vienna to Bangalore is 4,219 miles (6,790 km), a flight of about 7 hours 50 minutes.
Anatolian plateau and eastern Turkish mountains, Zagros mountain range in Iran, Persian Gulf coastline, Arabian Sea, Western Ghats near India's west coast
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from VIE
LEFTDeparting VIE on runway 16 with an eastbound turn, the left side keeps the city and its river in view a bit longer, with the wooded hills of the Vienna Woods rising in the near distance to hint at the eastern Alps beyond.
Landing at BLR
LEFTOn approach to BLR from the east on runway 27, the left side (facing north) gives a good look at the granite outcrops and low hills north of the city, including the rolling terrain near Nandi Hills, before the flat IT-corridor sprawl of Bangalore comes into view.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schwechat (VIE) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vienna to Bangalore. The north-facing left side tracks past a chain of mountain systems — the eastern Alps near departure, the Caucasus and Zagros ranges over Turkey and Iran, and the Deccan plateau's granite hills near Bangalore — giving more textured terrain than the right side, which spends long stretches over the Mediterranean, Persian Gulf, and Arabian Sea.
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 16 with an eastbound turn, the left side keeps the city and its river in view a bit longer, with the wooded hills of the Vienna Woods rising in the near distance to hint at the eastern Alps beyond. Notable sights include: Danube River, Vienna city center, Vienna Woods foothills.
What can I see when landing at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bangalore?
When landing at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to BLR from the east on runway 27, the left side (facing north) gives a good look at the granite outcrops and low hills north of the city, including the rolling terrain near Nandi Hills, before the flat IT-corridor sprawl of Bangalore comes into view. Notable sights include: Nandi Hills foothills, Deccan plateau granite outcrops, Bangalore's northern suburbs.
How long is the flight from Vienna to Bangalore?
The flight from Schwechat (VIE) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) takes about 7 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,219 miles (6,790 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Vienna to Bangalore flight path pass over?
Anatolian plateau and eastern Turkish mountains, Zagros mountain range in Iran, Persian Gulf coastline, Arabian Sea, Western Ghats near India's west coast