SZG to VIE: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) is 268 km (166 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 50m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (VIE to SZG).
How far is it from Salzburg to Vienna?
The great-circle distance between Salzburg Airport (SZG) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) is 268 km (166 mi, 145 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 SZG to VIE?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. VIE is roughly east of SZG.
How is the SZG to VIE route written in code?
The pair is written SZG-VIE in IATA codes and LOWS-LOWW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Salzburg Airport is SZG (LOWS), Vienna International Airport is VIE (LOWW).
| SZG | VIE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Salzburg Airport | Vienna International Airport |
| ICAO code | LOWS | LOWW |
| Country | Austria | Austria |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft | 600 ft |
| Rank by connections | #420 | #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 811 ft (247 m) lower than SZG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying SZG 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 Salzburg from Vienna?
Salzburg Airport (SZG) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) are 268 km (166 mi, 145 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from SZG to VIE?
A typical nonstop flight between SZG and VIE takes about 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is VIE from SZG?
Vienna International Airport (VIE) lies roughly east of Salzburg Airport (SZG).
Which airlines fly SZG to VIE?
2 airlines appear on the SZG-VIE route in the open dataset, including Air Berlin, Niki.
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