Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vienna to Copenhagen. Right-side seats capture the Danube and Vienna Basin during takeoff, then offer views of the Elbe River valley and German lowlands during cruise. Left-side seats excel only during the final approach to Copenhagen. Right wins for overall scenic variety across the full flight.

During takeoff from Schwechat (VIE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Danube River as it curves northward from Vienna, plus the Alpine foothills to the southwest. The aircraft climbs northbound, so right-side passengers see the river's meanders and the transition from the Vienna Basin into flatter terrain heading toward the Czech border. Notable sights include: Danube River (main channel and oxbow lakes), Vienna city sprawl (Stephansdom district visible as urban grid), Alpine foothills to the southwest, Moravian Lowlands to the north.

When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Øresund Strait and the Swedish coast as the aircraft descends toward Copenhagen. On approach from the south, left-side passengers see the narrow strait separating Denmark and Sweden, plus the Malmö waterfront and the Øresund Bridge spanning the water. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait (the narrow water channel), Øresund Bridge (distinctive cable-stayed structure), Malmö waterfront and harbor (Swedish side), Copenhagen's Amager Island and airport approach.

The flight from Schwechat (VIE) to Kastrup (CPH) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

Elbe River valley (near Dresden, Germany), Bohemian Plateau and forested highlands, transition from Alpine foothills to North European Plain, scattered lakes and reservoirs in eastern Germany, agricultural plains of northern Germany and southern Denmark