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VIE → ZRH
Which side of the plane to sit from Vienna International Airport (Vienna) to Zürich Airport (Zurich)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled, continuous panorama of the snow-capped Austrian and Swiss Alps, providing front-row seats to Europe's most dramatic mountain ranges.
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Vienna Woods
Lush green rolling hills and the southern outskirts of Vienna immediately after takeoff from VIE.
Northern Limestone Alps
The dramatic jagged peaks of the Dachstein and Totes Gebirge massifs appearing shortly after reaching cruise altitude.
Hohe Tauern Range
Distant views of Austria's highest glaciers, including the Grossglockner, visible on clear days to the south.
Tyrolean Alps
Impressive vistas of the Karwendel range and the rugged peaks surrounding Innsbruck as you transit Western Austria.
Appenzell Alps
The iconic Säntis peak marks the entry into Swiss airspace during the initial descent phase.
Book a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. Morning flights provide the best lighting for the southern alpine peaks, while late afternoon flights offer a warm glow over the glaciers. Keep your camera ready as soon as the seatbelt sign goes off, as the alpine vistas are constant.
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The Danube River
Watch the winding blue ribbon of the Danube as it flows through Lower and Upper Austria.
Linz
A clear view of the industrial and cultural hub of Upper Austria nestled along the riverbanks.
Chiemsee
The 'Bavarian Sea' with its prominent islands is often visible to the north as the flight skims the German border.
Lake Constance (Bodensee)
A spectacular view of the massive lake where Germany, Austria, and Switzerland meet during the descent.
Winterthur
Detailed views of the city of Winterthur and the northern Swiss lowlands just before touchdown in Zurich.
The right side is superior for viewing Lake Constance (Bodensee) in its entirety. If flying in the afternoon, this side is shaded, which is better for glare-free photography of the German/Swiss borderlands. During the descent into ZRH, look for the Rhine river valley winding through the landscape.
Book Hotels in ZurichDistance: 603 km (375 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr
Departure: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Arrival: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)
Route Type: International
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