Right-side seats offer the most compelling scenery on both legs: Vienna's Danube and Alpine foothills on departure, then the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius on arrival. Left seats face inland terrain that is less visually distinctive.
Flown VIE to NAP? Did we get it right?
Flight Path
Vienna to Naples is 512 miles (823 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Alps (typically at 28,000-32,000 feet, where peaks appear as a white-capped ridge below), then descends over northern Italy. Notable features include the Po River valley (visible as a hazy agricultural plain), the Apennine Mountains running north-south through central Italy, and the transition to the Campania coastal region as you approach Naples. On clear days, you may glimpse Lake Garda in the north and the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west.
Great circle distance and headings ›
_-_75_(50558355441).jpg?width=600)
.jpg?width=600)
Phase by phase
Takeoff from VIE
RIGHTDeparting Vienna heading south-southwest, the right side offers immediate views of the Danube River as it curves through the Vienna Basin, plus the Alpine foothills rising to the southwest. The left side faces north toward the flat Hungarian plains.
Landing at NAP
RIGHTApproaching Naples from the north, the right side provides stunning views of the Campania coast, the Bay of Naples, and Mount Vesuvius rising dramatically above the coastal plain. The left side faces inland toward the Apennine Mountains.
Will your flight be in sunlight?
Pick a date and time in the Sun Map to watch the sun move across your whole flight.
About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schwechat (VIE) to Capodichino (NAP)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vienna to Naples. Right-side seats offer the most compelling scenery on both legs: Vienna's Danube and Alpine foothills on departure, then the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius on arrival. Left seats face inland terrain that is less visually distinctive.
What can I see during takeoff from Schwechat in Vienna?
During takeoff from Schwechat (VIE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Vienna heading south-southwest, the right side offers immediate views of the Danube River as it curves through the Vienna Basin, plus the Alpine foothills rising to the southwest. The left side faces north toward the flat Hungarian plains. Notable sights include: Danube River (threading through Vienna's suburbs), Vienna city center (Stephansdom spire visible on clear days), Alpine foothills to the southwest, Carpathian Mountains distant to the northeast.
What can I see when landing at Capodichino in Naples?
When landing at Capodichino (NAP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaching Naples from the north, the right side provides stunning views of the Campania coast, the Bay of Naples, and Mount Vesuvius rising dramatically above the coastal plain. The left side faces inland toward the Apennine Mountains. Notable sights include: Mount Vesuvius (1,281 meters, dominating the bay), Bay of Naples with Capri island visible offshore, Campania coastal plain and Pompeii archaeological site, Apennine Mountains inland to the east.
How long is the flight from Vienna to Naples?
The flight from Schwechat (VIE) to Capodichino (NAP) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 512 miles (823 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Vienna to Naples flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Alps (typically at 28,000-32,000 feet, where peaks appear as a white-capped ridge below), then descends over northern Italy. Notable features include the Po River valley (visible as a hazy agricultural plain), the Apennine Mountains running north-south through central Italy, and the transition to the Campania coastal region as you approach Naples. On clear days, you may glimpse Lake Garda in the north and the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west.