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VCE → RIX
Which side of the plane to sit from Venice Marco Polo Airport (Venice) to Riga International Airport (Riga)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Venice lagoon and historic center shortly after takeoff, followed by a spectacular traverse of the Dolomite mountains.
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Venice Lagoon
Aerial view of the Grand Canal, San Marco Square, and the historic island cluster immediately after departure.
The Dolomites
Dramatic, jagged limestone peaks of the Italian Alps, including views towards the Tre Cime di Lavaredo.
Bohemian Basin
The rolling hills and historic landscapes of the Czech Republic as the flight heads north.
Masurian Lake District
A glimpse of the thousands of lakes scattered across northeastern Poland near the Lithuanian border.
Gulf of Riga
The coastline of the Baltic Sea becomes visible as the aircraft begins its final descent into Latvia.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the historic city of Venice; check the wind direction as a southern takeoff requires a 180-degree turn that favors this side. Keep your camera ready within the first 5 minutes of flight. Morning flights are ideal to have the sun behind the aircraft, illuminating the Alps and the Polish plains without glare.
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Views of the Slovenian and Austrian Alpine borders, featuring snow-capped ridges and deep valleys.
Vienna & The Danube
On a clear day, the Austrian capital and the winding blue ribbon of the Danube river are visible to the east.
Warsaw Skyline
The dense skyscraper cluster of Poland's capital and the Vistula River during the mid-portion of the cruise.
Riga TV Tower
The tallest structure in the Baltic states is prominent on the right side during the approach into RIX.
Riga City Center
Detailed views of the Daugava River bridges and the historic Art Nouveau district just before landing.
Choose the right side if you prefer seeing the urban sprawl of Central European capitals like Vienna and Warsaw from a distance. This side is particularly rewarding during the final approach into Riga, as most landing patterns offer a clear view of the city skyline and the Daugava River. In winter, the right side catches the low southern sun, which can be bright but offers high-contrast views of the snowy landscape.
Book Hotels in RigaDistance: 1,501 km (933 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs
Departure: VCE (45.505299, 12.3519)
Arrival: RIX (56.92359924316406, 23.971099853515625)
Route Type: International
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