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FRA → VIE
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Vienna International Airport (Vienna)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most iconic views, including the confluence of three rivers in Passau and a stunning distant panorama of the Austrian Alps to the south.
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Odenwald Forest
Low mountain range south of the Main river with charming valleys and medieval castle ruins.
Passau
The 'City of Three Rivers' where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz meet in a spectacular geographic junction.
The Alps
On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Northern Calcareous Alps are visible on the southern horizon.
Danube Valley
Dramatic views of the river winding through the Schlögener Schlinge and Upper Austrian hills.
Melk Abbey
The massive, yellow Benedictine abbey perched on a cliff overlooking the Wachau Valley.
Vienna Woods
The 'green lungs' of Vienna, appearing as the flight enters the final approach phase.
The right side is superior for landscape lovers. Keep your eyes peeled mid-flight for Passau's unique river confluence. If flying during sunset, the reflection of the light on the Danube river creates a golden path visible from this side of the aircraft.
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Frankfurt Skyline
A glimpse of the 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers shortly after departure if taking off towards the east.
Spessart Mountains
Dense, ancient beech and oak forests covering the rolling hills of central Germany.
Regensburg
The medieval UNESCO World Heritage city center situated on the northernmost point of the Danube.
Linz Industrial Area
A view of the major Upper Austrian city and its historic center along the riverbanks.
Weinviertel
Rolling vineyard landscapes of Lower Austria as the plane descends toward Vienna.
Sit on the left for the best views of Frankfurt's skyscrapers during an eastbound departure from runway 07C/07R. On arrival at VIE, you will typically see the flat, agricultural plains of the Marchfeld and the Slovakian border in the distance.
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Get eSIMs for AustriaDistance: 620 km (385 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 2 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Route Type: International
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