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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the Italian coastline, the dramatic Gran Sasso massif in the Apennines, and the most iconic aerial perspective of Vienna's city center and the Danube during the standard approach.

Left Side Highlights
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Gulf of Castellammare

Crystal clear turquoise waters and rugged cliffs immediately after takeoff from Palermo.

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Gran Sasso d'Italia

The highest peaks of the Apennines, often snow-capped, providing a dramatic mid-flight landscape.

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Riviera Romagnola

The long, organized sandy beaches of the Italian Adriatic coast near Rimini.

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Styrian Alps

Deep valleys and jagged limestone peaks as the flight enters Austrian airspace.

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Vienna City Center

Spectacular views of the Prater, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and the Donau City skyline on the final approach.

Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. For morning flights, this side is shaded, providing the best lighting for photography of the Italian coast. During landing, be ready for the turn over the Danube river which highlights the city's unique architecture.

Right Side Highlights
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Mount Etna

The smoking silhouette of Europe's largest active volcano visible on the distant horizon to the southeast.

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Aeolian Islands

The volcanic archipelago including Stromboli and Vulcano dotting the Tyrrhenian Sea.

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Mount Vesuvius

A distant but clear view of the iconic crater overlooking the Bay of Naples.

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Croatian Coastline

Depending on the flight path, the distant scattered islands of the Dalmatian coast across the Adriatic.

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Vienna Woods

The lush, dense greenery of the Wienerwald surrounding the southern outskirts of the city.

The right side is excellent for spotting volcanic activity early in the flight. In the afternoon, the sun will be on this side, which can cause glare; high-quality polarized sunglasses are recommended. Look out for the Schneeberg mountain, the easternmost 2000m peak of the Alps, just before descent.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,140 km (708 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min

Departure: PMO (38.175999, 13.091)

Arrival: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)

Route Type: International

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