The right side carries the scenic weight of this short flight: Lake Zurich and the Alps dominate the climb, and the route's cruise phase crosses the eastern Swiss Alps and into the Dolomites, both generally trailing along the southern/right side of the aircraft. The left side's Venice lagoon view is a nice payoff but is brief compared to the sustained alpine scenery on the right.
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Flight Path
Zurich to Venice is 226 miles (363 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
The flight path crosses the eastern Swiss Alps near Graubünden, skirting the Bernina and Ortler mountain groups, then continues over the Dolomites in South Tyrol before descending onto the flat Venetian plain toward the lagoon.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ZRH
RIGHTDeparting Zurich on runway 16 and banking toward the southeast, the right side faces south over the city's outskirts toward Lake Zurich and the first ranks of the Alps. It's a classic Zurich departure view that sets up the alpine crossing to come.
Landing at VCE
LEFTOn the final approach to runway 22, the aircraft tracks southwest with Venice's historic center and lagoon sitting just off the left side, ahead and slightly to the south. Passengers get a brief but genuine glimpse of the canal city and lagoon before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Zurich (ZRH) to Venezia Tessera (VCE)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Zurich to Venice. The right side carries the scenic weight of this short flight: Lake Zurich and the Alps dominate the climb, and the route's cruise phase crosses the eastern Swiss Alps and into the Dolomites, both generally trailing along the southern/right side of the aircraft. The left side's Venice lagoon view is a nice payoff but is brief compared to the sustained alpine scenery on the right.
What can I see during takeoff from Zurich in Zurich?
During takeoff from Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Zurich on runway 16 and banking toward the southeast, the right side faces south over the city's outskirts toward Lake Zurich and the first ranks of the Alps. It's a classic Zurich departure view that sets up the alpine crossing to come. Notable sights include: Lake Zurich (Zürichsee), Glarus Alps foothills, Säntis peak, Zurich city outskirts.
What can I see when landing at Venezia Tessera in Venice?
When landing at Venezia Tessera (VCE), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the final approach to runway 22, the aircraft tracks southwest with Venice's historic center and lagoon sitting just off the left side, ahead and slightly to the south. Passengers get a brief but genuine glimpse of the canal city and lagoon before touchdown. Notable sights include: Venice historic center and canals, the Venetian Lagoon, Murano and Burano islands, Adriatic coastline.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Venice?
The flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Venezia Tessera (VCE) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 226 miles (363 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Zurich to Venice flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the eastern Swiss Alps near Graubünden, skirting the Bernina and Ortler mountain groups, then continues over the Dolomites in South Tyrol before descending onto the flat Venetian plain toward the lagoon.