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KLU → VIE
Which side of the plane to sit from Klagenfurt Airport (Klagenfurt) to Vienna International Airport (Vienna)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the southern Alpine ridges to the Vienna Basin, featuring the iconic Schneeberg and the historic Semmering region.
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Wörthersee
Stunning views of the turquoise lake and Klagenfurt city immediately after departure if the wind favors a westward takeoff.
Saualpe Ridge
A long, high-altitude alpine ridge that forms a natural border between Carinthia and Styria.
Semmering Pass
The UNESCO World Heritage landscape known for the world's first mountain railway, visible through the forested gaps.
Mount Schneeberg
The highest mountain in Lower Austria and the easternmost 2,000-meter peak in the Alps, often capped with snow.
Neusiedler See
On clear days, the vast, shallow steppe lake on the Hungarian border is visible as the plane enters the Vienna Basin.
The right side is the star of this route, especially for seeing the Schneeberg. For the best lighting on the mountains, choose a late afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the eastern Alpine faces. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes into the flight for the most dramatic terrain.
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Gurktal Alps
Rolling green peaks and deep valleys characteristic of the Carinthian hinterland visible shortly after takeoff.
Judenburg & Mur Valley
The industrial and historic heart of Upper Styria nestled along the winding Mur river.
Rax Massif
A massive limestone plateau with sheer cliff faces that marks the northern edge of the Alps.
Vienna City View
On many approaches, the left side provides a distant view of the Danube Tower and the city's modern skyline.
Sit on the left if you want a better chance of seeing the city center during the standard landing patterns for runways 11 or 16. In the morning, this side is shaded, providing excellent glare-free conditions for photography of the rugged Rax mountains.
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Get eSIMs for AustriaDistance: 234 km (145 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 23 min
Departure: KLU (46.642502, 14.3377)
Arrival: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Route Type: Domestic
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