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LHR → VIE
Which side of the plane to sit from London Heathrow Airport (London) to Vienna International Airport (Vienna)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the London cityscape during departure and provides a front-row seat to the Danube River's winding path and the modern Vienna skyline during the final approach.
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London Cityscape
Aerial views of the Thames, The Shard, and Tower Bridge shortly after take-off from Heathrow.
Port of Antwerp
Massive container terminals and the complex canal systems of one of Europe's largest ports.
Cologne Cathedral
The iconic twin spires of the Kölner Dom visible near the banks of the Rhine.
The Danube River
The historic river serves as a guide, winding through the Lower Austrian landscape toward Vienna.
Donau City
Views of Vienna's modern skyscrapers including the DC Towers and the Donauturm during descent.
Sit on the left (Window A) for the most iconic views of central London if the plane departs towards the east. On the approach to Vienna, the left side usually offers a clearer view of the river and the northern districts. Morning flights are ideal for this side to avoid direct southern sunlight glare.
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White Cliffs of Dover
The striking white chalk coastline of England as the flight crosses the English Channel.
Rhine Valley Castles
Pockets of medieval history and rolling vineyards along the Rhine river in Western Germany.
Alpine Horizon
On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Bavarian and Austrian Alps are visible to the south.
Vienna Woods
The dense green canopy of the Wienerwald surrounding the western outskirts of the city.
Innere Stadt
A glimpse of St. Stephen's Cathedral and the historic center of Vienna just before touchdown.
The right side (Window F) is better for spotting the Alps on the distant horizon during the middle portion of the flight. For the arrival in Vienna, this side often looks over the historic city center and the Belvedere Palace, though distance depends on the landing runway (Runway 11 is best for this).
Book Hotels in ViennaDistance: 1,275 km (792 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Arrival: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Route Type: International
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