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SJJ → VIE
Which side of the plane to sit from Sarajevo International Airport (Sarajevo) to Vienna International Airport (Vienna)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the departure over the Sarajevo valley and the stunning approach over Lake Neusiedl and the Danube.
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Sarajevo Basin
Breathtaking views of the city center and the surrounding Olympic mountains immediately after takeoff.
Sava River Meanders
The winding silver thread of the Sava river marking the international border between Bosnia and Croatia.
Lake Neusiedl
A massive, shallow steppe lake on the Austro-Hungarian border that glows during the golden hour.
Danube River
The majestic river winding through the landscape as the aircraft aligns with the runway at Vienna International.
Prater and City View
On certain approach patterns, glimpses of the Riesenrad and the Vienna skyline are visible in the distance.
The right side is essential for the best views of Sarajevo city during the standard right-hand banking turn after takeoff. For evening arrivals, this side provides spectacular views of the sunset reflecting off Lake Neusiedl. Keep your camera ready as soon as the descent begins over the Hungarian-Austrian border.
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Dinaric Alps
Rugged limestone peaks and deep valleys of central Bosnia during the initial ascent phase.
Zagreb Perimeter
Distant views of the Croatian capital's northern outskirts and the Medvednica mountain range.
Wienerwald
The lush Vienna Woods providing a scenic green backdrop during the final descent into Lower Austria.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is also excellent for viewing the rolling hills of Styria and the easternmost foothills of the Alps if the flight path deviates slightly west. Sit behind the wing for unobstructed views of the alpine transitions.
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Get eSIMs for AustriaDistance: 496 km (308 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 50 min
Departure: SJJ (43.82460021972656, 18.331499099731445)
Arrival: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Route Type: International
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