CHQ to VIE: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) is 1,531 km (952 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 25m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (VIE to CHQ).
How far is it from Souda to Vienna?
The great-circle distance between Chania International Airport (CHQ) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) is 1,531 km (952 mi, 827 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CHQ to VIE?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. VIE is roughly north of CHQ.
How is the CHQ to VIE route written in code?
The pair is written CHQ-VIE in IATA codes and LGSA-LOWW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chania International Airport is CHQ (LGSA), Vienna International Airport is VIE (LOWW).
| CHQ | VIE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chania International Airport | Vienna International Airport |
| ICAO code | LGSA | LOWW |
| Country | Greece | Austria |
| Elevation | 490 ft | 600 ft |
| Rank by connections | #337 | #31 |
Both ICAO codes start with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
VIE sits 110 ft (34 m) higher than CHQ, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CHQ to VIE
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | Air Berlin | BER | Air Berlin | Active |
| HG | Niki | NLY | Flyniki | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: OS.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Souda from Vienna?
Chania International Airport (CHQ) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) are 1,531 km (952 mi, 827 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CHQ to VIE?
A typical nonstop flight between CHQ and VIE takes about 2h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is VIE from CHQ?
Vienna International Airport (VIE) lies roughly north of Chania International Airport (CHQ).
Which airlines fly CHQ to VIE?
2 airlines appear on the CHQ-VIE route in the open dataset, including Air Berlin, Niki.
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