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VIE → HEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Vienna International Airport (Vienna) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (Helsinki)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior mix of historic cityscapes and dramatic coastal views, including the Baltic shoreline and the medieval towers of Tallinn.
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The Danube River
Catch a glimpse of the winding Danube and the outskirts of Vienna immediately after takeoff.
South Moravian Landscapes
Views of the Czech Republic's wine regions and the historic city of Brno.
Curonian Spit
A striking 98km-long thin sand-dune spit separating the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea.
Tallinn Old Town
A clear view of the UNESCO-listed medieval spires and red roofs of the Estonian capital during the descent.
Gulf of Finland
Large ferries and shipping vessels navigating the narrow waters between Estonia and Finland.
Sit in seat A or B for the best coastal views. On evening flights, this side experiences beautiful sunsets over the Baltic Sea. During winter months, look for white sea-ice patterns forming in the Gulf of Finland as you approach Helsinki.
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Warsaw Skyline
On typical flight paths, the modern skyscrapers and Vistula River of Poland's capital are visible to the east.
Masurian Lake District
A breathtaking expanse of over 2,000 lakes nestled in the post-glacial landscapes of northeastern Poland.
Baltic Forest Belts
Vast, deep green pine forests covering large portions of Latvia and Southern Estonia.
Finnish Archipelago
A stunning mosaic of thousands of small rocky islands and inlets as the plane turns for its final approach to Vantaa.
Estonian Farmland
Neat geometric patterns of Baltic agricultural fields transitioning into coastal wetlands.
Choose seat F for the best morning light, as the sun will be behind you or to the side, highlighting the colors of the Masurian lakes. If the wind requires an approach to Helsinki from the East, the right side provides a more comprehensive view of the vast Finnish island network.
Book Hotels in HelsinkiDistance: 1,460 km (907 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 57 min
Departure: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Arrival: HEL (60.317199707031, 24.963300704956)
Route Type: International
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