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RIX → VIE
Which side of the plane to sit from Riga International Airport (Riga) to Vienna International Airport (Vienna)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic High Tatra Mountains and the expansive Masurian Lake District during the mid-flight transit.
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Riga Skyline
View of the Daugava River and the historic Old Town during departure from RIX.
Masurian Lake District
Thousands of post-glacial lakes scattered across northeastern Poland's lush landscape.
Warsaw
The sprawling Polish capital and its distinct skyscrapers visible from high altitude.
High Tatra Mountains
Stunning jagged alpine peaks on the Polish-Slovak border, often covered in snow.
Danube River
The winding river valley as the aircraft enters Austrian airspace near Bratislava.
Early morning flights provide the best lighting for the Masurian lakes without glare. The High Tatras appear roughly 70 minutes into the flight; look for Gerlachovsky Stit, the highest peak in the range. Ensure you are seated behind the wing for the most expansive view of the mountain transition.
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Jurmala Coast
The golden sands of the Baltic coast and the Gulf of Riga immediately after takeoff.
Kaunas
The historic Lithuanian city at the confluence of the Nemunas and Neris rivers.
Brno
The Spilberk Castle and the skyline of the Czech Republic's second-largest city.
Moravian Vineyards
The rolling hills and patterned vineyards of the South Moravian wine region.
Vienna City Center
Panoramic views of the Prater, Danube Tower, and St. Stephens Cathedral on descent.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Baltic Sea and Central Europe. On final approach to VIE, this side typically offers a much better view of the Vienna city center and the Donau City business district if the wind necessitates a northern landing pattern.
Book Hotels in ViennaDistance: 1,099 km (683 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: RIX (56.92359924316406, 23.971099853515625)
Arrival: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Route Type: International
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