The right side captures the Alpine departure from Vienna, the Tian Shan range and Gobi desert crossings during cruise, and a mountain-and-skyline arrival into Taipei, while the left side is dominated by flat Eastern European and Central Asian steppe for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Vienna to Taipei is 5,586 miles (8,990 km), a flight of about 10 hours 50 minutes.
Kazakh steppe, Tian Shan mountain range, Taklamakan and Gobi desert margins
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from VIE
RIGHTDeparting VIE on runway 16, the aircraft climbs south before banking east toward Asia, putting the Vienna Woods and the first foothills of the Alps on the right side of the cabin. Passengers on the left mostly see the flat Marchfeld plain and Danube floodplain, which is far less dramatic.
Landing at TSA
RIGHTArriving at TSA on runway 28 during a typical winter approach, the aircraft comes in from the east over the Taipei Basin, giving right-side passengers a view of the forested Yangmingshan volcanic range and the Keelung River curving beneath the wing before the skyline of downtown Taipei, including Taipei 101, appears just before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schwechat (VIE) to Sungshan (TSA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vienna to Taipei. The right side captures the Alpine departure from Vienna, the Tian Shan range and Gobi desert crossings during cruise, and a mountain-and-skyline arrival into Taipei, while the left side is dominated by flat Eastern European and Central Asian steppe for most of the flight.
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 VIE on runway 16, the aircraft climbs south before banking east toward Asia, putting the Vienna Woods and the first foothills of the Alps on the right side of the cabin. Passengers on the left mostly see the flat Marchfeld plain and Danube floodplain, which is far less dramatic. Notable sights include: Vienna Woods, Danube River, Vienna city outskirts, foothills of the Alps.
What can I see when landing at Sungshan in Taipei?
When landing at Sungshan (TSA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arriving at TSA on runway 28 during a typical winter approach, the aircraft comes in from the east over the Taipei Basin, giving right-side passengers a view of the forested Yangmingshan volcanic range and the Keelung River curving beneath the wing before the skyline of downtown Taipei, including Taipei 101, appears just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Yangmingshan volcanic range, Keelung River, Taipei 101 skyline, Taipei Basin.
How long is the flight from Vienna to Taipei?
The flight from Schwechat (VIE) to Sungshan (TSA) takes about 10 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,586 miles (8,990 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Vienna to Taipei flight path pass over?
Kazakh steppe, Tian Shan mountain range, Taklamakan and Gobi desert margins