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VIE → RTM
Which side of the plane to sit from Vienna International Airport (Vienna) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (Rotterdam)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic geographic diversity, offering views of the Alpine foothills, the winding Rhine River, and the lush volcanic landscapes of the Eifel region before descending into the Dutch lowlands.
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Danube Valley
Catch the sweeping bends of the Danube River as the flight departs Vienna and traverses Upper Austria.
Alps Horizon
On clear days, the northern rim of the Austrian and Bavarian Alps provides a stunning jagged horizon to the south.
Swabian Jura
Fly over the rugged limestone plateaus of Southern Germany, dotted with medieval hilltop castles.
Rhine Vineyards
View the steep, terraced vineyards and historic slate-roofed towns of the Middle Rhine Valley near Koblenz.
Eifel Maars
Spot the unique water-filled volcanic craters and dense forested hills of the Eifel National Park area.
Sit on the left for the best morning light if traveling westward, as the sun will be behind you or to the south. Look for the 'Bender' in the Rhine about 45 minutes into the flight. In winter, the snow-capped Alpine peaks to the south are exceptionally prominent.
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Vienna Cityscape
Depending on takeoff direction, get a glimpse of the Stephansdom and the Prater's Giant Ferris Wheel.
Cologne Cathedral
Look north to spot the iconic twin spires of the Kölner Dom and the dense urban sprawl of the Ruhr area.
Utrecht Canals
As the descent begins, the geometric patterns of the Dutch polders and the ancient city of Utrecht come into view.
Port of Rotterdam
On final approach, see the massive logistics hubs and shipping containers of one of the world's largest ports.
Modern Rotterdam
Marvel at the high-rise architecture and the Erasmus Bridge during the final bank into RTM airport.
The right side is superior for urban photography, especially during the approach into Rotterdam where the city skyline is often visible. Evening flights offer great views of the industrial lights of the Ruhr Valley and the glowing greenhouses of South Holland.
Book Hotels in RotterdamDistance: 965 km (600 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Arrival: RTM (51.956902, 4.43722)
Route Type: International
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