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WAW → VIE
Which side of the plane to sit from Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw) to Vienna International Airport (Vienna)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Warsaw skyline during departure and is typically the best side for seeing the city of Vienna and the Danube River during the final approach.
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Warsaw Skyline
Immediate views of the Palace of Culture and Science and the cluster of modern skyscrapers after takeoff.
Silesian Metropolitan Area
The dense industrial and urban landscape of Katowice and the surrounding Upper Silesian region.
Brno City
The historic capital of Moravia, featuring Špilberk Castle and the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul.
Vienna City Center
Unmatched views of the Prater Ferris wheel, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and the dense historic core during descent.
The Danube River
Aerial views of the Donauinsel and the river as it cuts through the heart of the Austrian capital.
The right side is the 'money side' for this route, especially for the approach into Vienna. To capture the best city photos, try to sit in front of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. For evening flights, you will be treated to a sunset over the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands as you cross the Czech Republic.
Book Hotels in ViennaVistula River & Kraków
Distant views of the winding Vistula river valley and the historic regions of Southern Poland.
Tatra Mountains
On clear days, the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the High Tatras are visible on the southern horizon.
South Moravian Vineyards
Beautiful patterns of Czech wine country and rolling agricultural hills near the Austrian border.
Lake Neusiedl
A view of the massive, shallow steppe lake shared by Austria and Hungary during the southern descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. This side is particularly rewarding if the flight path takes a more easterly route, offering a better angle on the Carpathian mountain range. Watch for the lake district just before landing if the wind is blowing from the south.
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Get eSIMs for AustriaDistance: 549 km (341 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 55 min
Departure: WAW (52.1656990051, 20.9671001434)
Arrival: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Route Type: International
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