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VIE → SJJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Vienna International Airport (Vienna) to Sarajevo International Airport (Sarajevo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Alpine transition and the dramatic, rugged peaks of the Dinaric Alps during the approach into the Sarajevo valley.
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Wienerwald
The dense 'Vienna Woods' and the easternmost foothills of the Alps visible during the initial climb out of VIE.
Sava River
The major waterway marking the border between Croatia and Bosnia, winding through the valley below.
Dinaric Alps
A stunning sequence of jagged limestone ridges and deep forested gorges that define the Bosnian landscape.
Olympic Mountains
A spectacular view of Bjelašnica and Igman, the host mountains of the 1984 Winter Olympics, as the plane descends into Sarajevo.
The right side is essential for the approach into Sarajevo (SJJ), which is famously scenic. You will fly very close to the mountain peaks. Aim for an afternoon flight to see the setting sun highlight the textures of the Dinaric range. Ensure a window seat away from the wing to fully capture the steep descent into the mountain-ringed valley.
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Lake Neusiedl
The vast, shallow steppe lake on the Austro-Hungarian border, visible shortly after departure from Vienna.
Pannonian Basin
Expansive views of the fertile agricultural plains stretching across western Hungary and eastern Croatia.
Romanija Mountain
The iconic limestone cliffs and rocky plateau situated just east of Sarajevo, seen during the final approach phase.
Sit on the left for softer morning light when flying south. It is the better side for spotting the sprawling wetlands of Lake Neusiedl and the flat, geometric patterns of the Pannonian fields before the terrain becomes mountainous.
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Get eSIMs for Bosnia and HerzegovinaDistance: 496 km (308 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 50 min
Departure: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Arrival: SJJ (43.82460021972656, 18.331499099731445)
Route Type: International
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