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HRG → VIE
Which side of the plane to sit from Hurghada International Airport (Hurghada) to Vienna International Airport (Vienna)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Nile Delta's lush greenery against the desert, the stunning Ionian islands of Greece, and the dramatic rugged peaks of the Dinaric Alps through the Balkans.
Nile River Valley
The sharp contrast between the vibrant green agricultural strip along the Nile and the vast Sahara Desert.
Cairo & Giza
Depending on the flight corridor, a distant view of the sprawling Egyptian capital and potentially the Pyramids.
Ionian Islands
Aerial views of the Greek islands like Lefkada and Kefalonia with their iconic turquoise coastal waters.
Albanian Riviera
The pristine and mountainous coastline of Albania as the flight enters European airspace.
Dinaric Alps
The dramatic limestone mountain range stretching across Montenegro, Bosnia, and Croatia.
Sit on the left for the best morning light while heading north, avoiding direct glare. Look out about 20-30 minutes after takeoff for the Nile. During the final 45 minutes, keep your eyes peeled for the snow-capped peaks of the Balkans and the Austrian border region.
Red Sea Riviera
Immediate views after takeoff of the vibrant coral reefs and turquoise lagoons near Hurghada.
Sinai Peninsula
The rugged, reddish granite mountains of the Sinai desert visible across the Gulf of Suez.
Aegean Archipelago
A panorama of the Cyclades and Crete as the aircraft crosses the Mediterranean toward Europe.
Dalmatian Coast
The spectacular sight of the thousands of islands dotting the Croatian coastline.
Eastern Austrian Alps
The lower limestone Alps and rolling hills of Lower Austria during the descent into Vienna.
The right side is excellent for catching the sunrise if you are on a very early morning flight. It provides a better angle of the Croatian islands if the flight path stays more inland. On the final approach to VIE, you may see the Neusiedler See (Lake Neusiedl) to the east.
Distance: 2,764 km (1,717 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 41 min
Departure: HRG (27.178300857543945, 33.799400329589844)
Arrival: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Route Type: International
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