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IAD → VIE
Which side of the plane to sit from Washington Dulles International Airport (Washington) to Vienna International Airport (Vienna)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this transatlantic route, offering potential views of the New York City coastline, the dramatic ice sheets of Greenland, and a better angle of the Danube River during the approach into Vienna.
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East Coast Corridor
Bird's-eye view of the Philadelphia and New York City metro areas shortly after departure.
Greenland Ice Sheet
On typical Great Circle tracks, witness the spectacular glaciers and rugged fjords of southern Greenland.
The North Sea
Views of massive offshore wind farms and busy shipping lanes approaching the European coast.
German Lowlands
Patterned agricultural landscapes and dense forests across Northern Germany.
The Danube River
Follow the winding path of the Danube as the aircraft maneuvers for landing at VIE.
Since most IAD-VIE flights are overnight, the left side provides a spectacular sunrise over the Atlantic. Use a flight tracker to check if the route passes over Greenland, which usually occurs 4-5 hours after takeoff. For landing, the left side often sees the city of Vienna in the distance if approaching from the northwest.
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Chesapeake Bay
Aerial perspective of the vast estuary and the Delmarva Peninsula during the initial climb.
Atlantic Sunrise
Direct views of the sun rising over the ocean horizon during the mid-flight transition.
Rhine-Main Region
Views of central Germany's industrial heartland and historic river valleys.
Austrian Alps
Distant views of the snow-capped Northern Limestone Alps to the south during descent.
Vienna Woods
The lush, hilly landscape of the Wienerwald surrounding the city on the final approach.
The right side is ideal for sunset views immediately after departing Dulles in the evening. During the morning arrival in Vienna, be prepared for bright, direct sunlight; high-quality sunglasses are recommended for viewing the Alps to the south.
Book Hotels in ViennaDistance: 7,165 km (4,452 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 26 min
Departure: IAD (38.94449997, -77.45580292)
Arrival: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Route Type: International
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