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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior gallery of Central Europe's urban landmarks, featuring clear views of Belgrade, Budapest, and a high probability of seeing the Vienna city center during the final approach.

Right Side Highlights
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Belgrade

A perfect view of the Serbian capital at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers.

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Budapest Skyline

The Hungarian Parliament and the bridges of the Danube are often visible as the flight path passes just east of the city.

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Danube Bend

Witness the dramatic 90-degree turn of the Danube river near Visegrád, north of Budapest.

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Balkan Mountains

Rolling green hills and dense forests across central Serbia and southern Hungary.

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Vienna City View

During standard landing patterns for runway 11 or 16, the entire city of Vienna, including the Prater, is visible to the right.

This is the 'city side' of the route. Keep your camera ready roughly 45 minutes into the flight for Belgrade and 65 minutes for Budapest. Evening flights are particularly beautiful as the Danube bridges are illuminated.

Left Side Highlights
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Mount Olympus

The legendary home of the gods is visible to the south-southwest during the initial climb from Thessaloniki.

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Axios/Vardar Valley

Follow the deep-cut river valley that carves through the rugged terrain of North Macedonia.

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Šar Mountains

Jagged, snow-capped peaks along the horizon to the west near the border of Kosovo.

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Lake Balaton

Central Europe's largest lake appears as a massive turquoise stripe across the Hungarian landscape.

Sit on the left if you prefer nature and mountain ranges. For morning flights, this side avoids the harshest sunlight, making it easier to see the details of Lake Balaton about 20 minutes before landing.

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Route Information

Distance: 985 km (612 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min

Departure: SKG (40.51969909667969, 22.97089958190918)

Arrival: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)

Route Type: International

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