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LED → VIE
Which side of the plane to sit from Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg) to Vienna International Airport (Vienna)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the St. Petersburg city center upon departure and provides better views of the inland European capitals like Vilnius and Warsaw, plus the best angle for the Vienna city approach.
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St. Petersburg Center
Aerial views of the Hermitage, Neva River, and the Peter and Paul Fortress if departing to the south.
Lake Peipus
One of the largest lakes in Europe, forming the natural border between Estonia and Russia.
Vilnius Panorama
The red-roofed Old Town and modern skyscrapers of the Lithuanian capital.
Warsaw Skyline
Clear views of the Vistula River and the cluster of high-rises in the Polish capital.
Moravian Karst
The lush, forested landscapes and limestone hills of the eastern Czech Republic.
Vienna City View
On final approach, you can often spot the Prater Ferris wheel and the Danube Tower.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over Central Europe. If the flight path passes directly over Warsaw, the left side typically gets the best view of the 'Palace of Culture and Science'. In winter, watch for the intricate ice patterns on the Russian and Estonian lakes.
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Gulf of Finland
Expansive views of the Baltic maritime traffic and the island fortress of Kronstadt.
Gulf of Riga
The sandy coastline of Jurmala and the port entrance to the Latvian capital.
Gdańsk Bay
Distant views of the Polish 'Tricity' area and the busy shipping lanes of the Baltic Sea.
Bohemian Plateaus
The rolling hills and agricultural patchwork of the Czech countryside.
The Blue Danube
The winding path of the Danube River as the plane enters Austrian airspace near the border.
The right side is perfect for morning flights as the sun will be on the opposite side, preventing glare. Keep an eye out for the large wind farms throughout Poland and the Czech Republic. During the descent into Vienna, you may see the rolling hills of the Vienna Woods (Wienerwald).
Book Hotels in ViennaDistance: 1,572 km (977 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min
Departure: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Arrival: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Route Type: International
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