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VIE → ACH
Which side of the plane to sit from Vienna International Airport (Vienna) to St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (Altenrhein)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic main chain of the Austrian Alps, including the Hohe Tauern and the highest peaks in the country.
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Hohe Tauern Range
Aerial view of the Grossglockner, Austria's highest peak, and the surrounding glaciated peaks of the national park.
Innsbruck & Inn Valley
A stunning perspective looking down into the deep Inn Valley surrounded by the sheer rock walls of the Nordkette.
Zillertal Alps
Breathtaking views of famous high-altitude ski regions and jagged granite peaks along the Italian border.
Arlberg Massif
Rugged limestone formations and high-altitude passes that mark the gateway between Tyrol and Vorarlberg.
Sit on the left for the most consistent mountain views. On morning flights, the sun will be behind you or to your side, providing excellent lighting for photography of the snow-capped peaks. Keep an eye out about 30-40 minutes after takeoff for the most dramatic glacier views.
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Wienerwald
The lush 'Vienna Woods' and the rolling hills of the Alpine foothills immediately after departure.
Salzkammergut Lakes
Deep blue views of the Attersee and Traunsee lakes nestled within the northern limestone mountains.
Chiemsee
Visibility of the 'Bavarian Sea' just across the German border as the plane heads west.
Lake Constance (Bodensee)
Spectacular views of the massive lake and the shoreline where Austria, Germany, and Switzerland meet upon arrival.
Choose the right side for the approach into Altenrhein. The airport is situated directly on the shores of Lake Constance, and the descent often provides a panoramic view of the water and the German shoreline (Friedrichshafen). This side generally experiences less direct glare during afternoon flights.
Book Hotels in AltenrheinDistance: 528 km (328 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 53 min
Departure: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Arrival: ACH (47.4850006104, 9.560770034789998)
Route Type: International
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