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GYD → VIE
Which side of the plane to sit from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (Baku) to Vienna International Airport (Vienna)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Great Caucasus ridge shortly after departure and provides a better perspective of the Carpathian Mountains and the Danube as you enter Central Europe.
Great Caucasus Range
Unobstructed views of the highest peaks in Europe, including Mount Elbrus, during the first hour of flight.
Russian Riviera
Views of the Sochi coastline and the 2014 Olympic park along the Black Sea northern shore.
Carpathian Mountains
The dramatic, jagged peaks of the Transylvanian Alps as the flight crosses into Romania.
Budapest & Danube
Aerial perspective of the Hungarian capital and the distinctive bend of the Danube River.
Vienna City View
Often provides the best panoramic view of the Stephansdom and the city core during standard landing patterns.
The right side is essential for mountain enthusiasts; the view of the Great Caucasus is world-class. For afternoon flights, the lighting on this side is perfect for photography as the sun is positioned to the south. Keep your camera ready about 20-30 minutes after takeoff for the highest peaks.
Baku Bay
Aerial view of the Caspian Sea coastline and the futuristic architecture of Baku during the initial climb.
Little Caucasus
Glimpses of the southern mountain ranges stretching across Azerbaijan and Georgia.
Black Sea Coast
The transition from land to water as the flight crosses the eastern shore of the Black Sea.
Lake Balaton
Views of Central Europe's largest freshwater lake as the plane transits Hungarian airspace.
Vienna Basin
The flat agricultural lands and wind farms surrounding the Austrian capital during the final approach.
Sit on the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare. This side is also excellent for seeing the southern reaches of the Danube river as you approach Vienna from the southeast. If the aircraft lands towards the west, you may get a view of the city center.
Distance: 2,772 km (1,722 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 42 min
Departure: GYD (40.46749877929688, 50.04669952392578)
Arrival: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Route Type: International
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