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VIE → LEJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Vienna International Airport (Vienna) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (Leipzig)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the historic Prague skyline, the rugged Ore Mountains, and the striking reclaimed mining lakes south of Leipzig.
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Wienerwald
Dense, rolling hills of the Vienna Woods visible shortly after departure from VIE.
Prague Skyline
Mid-flight views of the Czech capital, including the Vltava River and historic spires.
Ore Mountains
The Erzgebirge mountain range marking the natural border between Czechia and Germany.
Leipzig City Center
Clear views of the Battle of the Nations Monument and the modern city skyline during descent.
Cospudener See
A vibrant blue lake south of Leipzig, part of the transformed Neuseenland mining district.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare while capturing the best views of Prague. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes into the flight for the Bohemian landscape and during the final 10 minutes for the lakes.
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Danube River
Follow the winding path of the Danube as it flows through Lower Austria toward Vienna.
Bohemian-Moravian Highlands
Expansive views of the patchwork agricultural fields and rural villages of central Czechia.
Elbe Basin
The fertile plains of the Elbe river valley visible as the flight enters Saxon airspace.
Halle (Saale)
The industrial and historic cityscape of Halle visible just before touching down at LEJ.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the warm sunset glow over the Saxon plains. During landing at LEJ, watch for the unique DHL hub infrastructure, which is particularly impressive during night-time operations.
Book Hotels in LeipzigDistance: 482 km (300 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Arrival: LEJ (51.423889, 12.236389)
Route Type: International
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