Loading map...
VIE → TSE
Which side of the plane to sit from Vienna International Airport (Vienna) to Astana International Airport (Tselinograd)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers superior views of the High Caucasus mountains, the iconic Mount Elbrus, and the best perspective of Astana's futuristic skyline on descent.
Danube River
Tracking the silver ribbon of Europe's second-longest river as it flows toward the Black Sea delta.
Greater Caucasus
Dramatic views of the massive snow-capped peaks separating Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
Mount Elbrus
Europe's highest peak, a dormant volcano with two distinct summits clearly visible to the south.
Lake Tengiz
A massive, pale-colored alkaline lake known as a critical habitat for the greater flamingo.
Astana Skyline
The striking, futuristic architecture of the capital emerging from the flat steppe during the final approach.
Choose a Right Side seat (K or F) to catch the best views of the Caucasus Mountains and Mount Elbrus during the mid-flight phase. For flights departing Vienna in the afternoon, the Right Side offers a spectacular sunset over the Caspian Sea. On approach to Astana International Airport, the Right Side typically provides the best angle of the city's unique skyline landmarks like the Bayterek Tower.
Vienna Basin
Aerial views of the Austrian capital's eastern edges and the sprawling agricultural plains of Marchfeld.
Carpathian Mountains
The rugged northern arc of the Carpathians stretching across Slovakia and Romania's northern border.
Black Sea North
The deep blue expanse of the sea, often following the coastline of the Balkan Peninsula towards the east.
Northern Caspian
Views of the shallow, lighter-colored waters of the northern Caspian Sea basin near the Ural River delta.
Kazakh Uplands
The undulating hills and vast, semi-arid grasslands of the Saryarka region in central Kazakhstan.
The Left Side is ideal for viewing the High Tatras and the Carpathian range shortly after takeoff. It also offers a glare-free view of the northern Caspian Sea if flying during the day, as the sun will be positioned to the south. During winter, look for the intricate ice patterns forming on the shallow northern Caspian waters.
Distance: 3,880 km (2,411 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 34 min
Departure: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Arrival: TSE (51.02220153808594, 71.46690368652344)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.