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VIE → ODS
Which side of the plane to sit from Vienna International Airport (Vienna) to Odessa International Airport (Odessa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Transylvanian Alps and a stunning coastal approach over the Dniester Liman and the Black Sea.
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Lake Neusiedl
The large, shallow steppe lake on the border of Austria and Hungary visible minutes after departure.
Transylvanian Alps
The highest peaks of the Romanian Carpathians, often snow-capped, providing a rugged mountain vista.
Moldovan Hills
Rolling hills and some of Europe's largest vineyard regions as the flight crosses near Chisinau.
Dniester Liman
The massive estuary where the Dniester River enters the Black Sea, creating a unique geographic boundary.
Odessa Coastline
The final approach offers views of the Black Sea and the sprawling port infrastructure of Odessa.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind you. For the best views of the Black Sea and the Dniester Liman, try to get a seat behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view down to the water. Look for the white sandy spits along the coast as you reach the Ukrainian border.
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Bratislava Skyline
Shortly after takeoff from Vienna, see the Slovakian capital and its hilltop castle across the border.
Northern Carpathians
Dense forest ridges and rolling mountains of the Ukrainian Carpathian range stretch across the horizon.
Podolian Upland
The patchwork of vast agricultural fields and traditional villages across Western Ukraine's high plains.
Kuyalnyk Liman
A striking salt estuary known for its pinkish hue, visible just north of Odessa during the descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare. This side provides a great perspective of the Danube river as it snakes through Central Europe. Keep an eye out for the distinct red/pink colors of the Kuyalnyk salt flats during the final five minutes of flight.
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Get eSIMs for UkraineDistance: 1,079 km (670 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Arrival: ODS (46.42679977416992, 30.67650032043457)
Route Type: International
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