The left side captures Vienna's river-and-hills departure, a long cruise segment skirting the edge of the Alps and the Massif Central, and a scenic Douro-river approach into Porto, while the right side offers mostly flat farmland and open ocean.
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Flight Path
Vienna to Porto is 1,321 miles (2,125 km), a flight of about 3 hours 40 minutes.
Swiss Plateau and edge of the Alps near Zurich, the Massif Central in south-central France, and the Bay of Biscay coastline approaching northern Spain
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from VIE
LEFTDeparting VIE on runway 34 (common with prevailing northwest winds), the aircraft climbs north then banks left onto a westbound course, swinging the view across Vienna's old town, the Danube river bend, and the wooded hills of the Wienerwald on the southern side of the aircraft. The right side only shows flat Marchfeld farmland stretching north.
Landing at OPO
LEFTOn final approach into OPO using runway 17 (the typical direction given northerly winds), the aircraft tracks south along the coast, putting the Douro River's dramatic gorge and Porto's riverside old town on the left side just before touchdown. The right side faces open Atlantic water with little variation.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schwechat (VIE) to Porto (OPO)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vienna to Porto. The left side captures Vienna's river-and-hills departure, a long cruise segment skirting the edge of the Alps and the Massif Central, and a scenic Douro-river approach into Porto, while the right side offers mostly flat farmland and open ocean.
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 34 (common with prevailing northwest winds), the aircraft climbs north then banks left onto a westbound course, swinging the view across Vienna's old town, the Danube river bend, and the wooded hills of the Wienerwald on the southern side of the aircraft. The right side only shows flat Marchfeld farmland stretching north. Notable sights include: Danube River, Vienna city center, Wienerwald foothills, Schwechat refinery complex.
What can I see when landing at Porto in Porto?
When landing at Porto (OPO), sit on the Left side for the best views. On final approach into OPO using runway 17 (the typical direction given northerly winds), the aircraft tracks south along the coast, putting the Douro River's dramatic gorge and Porto's riverside old town on the left side just before touchdown. The right side faces open Atlantic water with little variation. Notable sights include: Douro River mouth, Porto historic center (Ribeira), Foz do Douro coastline, Douro valley vineyards.
How long is the flight from Vienna to Porto?
The flight from Schwechat (VIE) to Porto (OPO) takes about 3 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,321 miles (2,125 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Vienna to Porto flight path pass over?
Swiss Plateau and edge of the Alps near Zurich, the Massif Central in south-central France, and the Bay of Biscay coastline approaching northern Spain