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HEL → VIE
Which side of the plane to sit from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (Helsinki) to Vienna International Airport (Vienna)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including the Baltic capitals of Tallinn and Riga, the dense Masurian Lake District, and the spectacular snow-capped High Tatra Mountains just before the descent into Vienna.
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Tallinn Skyline
Shortly after takeoff, view the medieval spires of Estonia's capital and its bustling passenger port.
Riga and the Daugava
Aerial perspective of the Latvian capital's Art Nouveau architecture and the wide Daugava River flowing into the gulf.
Masurian Lake District
Thousands of post-glacial lakes scattered across northeastern Poland, creating a stunning mosaic of blue and green.
High Tatra Mountains
The highest range in the Carpathians, offering dramatic views of jagged granite peaks along the Poland-Slovakia border.
Danube Floodplains
The lush Donau-Auen National Park and the winding Danube River as the aircraft enters the final approach path.
Book an early morning flight for the best lighting over the Baltic states. The High Tatra mountains appear roughly 20-30 minutes before landing; ensure you have your camera ready as the plane crosses the Polish-Slovak border.
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Expansive views of the open sea, often featuring major shipping lanes and the occasional glimpse of the Swedish coast.
Curonian Spit
A striking 98km-long thin sand-dune spit that separates the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea.
Gdańsk Bay
View the major Polish industrial ports of Gdynia and Gdańsk, often crowded with massive container ships.
Moravian Vineyards
The geometric patterns of South Moravian vineyards in the Czech Republic as the flight nears the Austrian border.
Vienna City View
During common westerly landings (Runway 29), the right side provides a panoramic view of the Stephansdom and the Prater's Ferris wheel.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Baltic Sea. If the wind is coming from the West, choose a seat forward of the wing to get an unobstructed view of the Vienna city center during the final turn.
Book Hotels in ViennaDistance: 1,460 km (907 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 57 min
Departure: HEL (60.317199707031, 24.963300704956)
Arrival: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Route Type: International
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