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VIETBS

Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the spectacular Great Caucasus Range during the descent into Tbilisi, featuring some of the highest peaks in Europe, while also providing views of the Slovakian capital and the northern Black Sea coast.

Left Side Highlights
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Bratislava Cityscape

Shortly after takeoff from Vienna, the Slovakian capital and its hilltop castle are visible just across the border to the north.

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High Tatras

On a clear day, the jagged snow-capped peaks of the High Tatra mountains on the Polish-Slovak border can be seen in the distance.

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Black Sea Crossing

A long stretch over the deep blue waters of the Black Sea before making landfall near the Georgian port city of Poti.

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Great Caucasus Range

The highlight of the trip, featuring massive peaks like Mount Kazbek and the rugged northern spine of Georgia during the descent.

Book a window seat on the left (typically 'A' seats) for the best views of the Caucasus Mountains during descent. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the mountain peaks perfectly. Due to current flight path diversions, expect the route to stay well south of Ukrainian airspace, crossing over Romania and the Black Sea.

Right Side Highlights
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Lake Neusiedl

A vast, shallow steppe lake straddling the Austrian-Hungarian border, visible immediately after departure from Vienna.

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Transylvanian Alps

The dramatic Southern Carpathian Mountains of Romania provide rugged terrain views as the flight heads east.

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Bulgarian Coastline

Views of the Varna and Burgas coastal regions as the aircraft transitions from land to the Black Sea.

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Lesser Caucasus

Rolling green hills and the volcanic plateaus of southern Georgia are visible as the plane approaches Tbilisi from the west.

The right side ('F' seats) is excellent for observing the Romanian Carpathians and the Lesser Caucasus. If flying during the late afternoon or evening, this side will experience the sunset over the Black Sea, which can be spectacular. On final approach into Tbilisi, the right side often gets a better view of the city center and the Mtkvari River.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,333 km (1,450 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 7 min

Departure: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)

Arrival: TBS (41.6692008972, 44.95470047)

Route Type: International

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