Reading to Vienna flights
Vienna lies 1,292 km (803 mi) east of Reading, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 24 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Reading | Vienna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Austria |
| Population | 318,014 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) | 193 m (633 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Vienna) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 35 km out | VIE, 18 km out |
Clocks in Vienna are 1 h ahead of Reading right now, so a 2 h 24 min journey lands 3 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Vienna
Crossing from United Kingdom into Austria: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +43; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
Airports at each end
Leaving Reading
Reading is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 35 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Luton Airport (LTN, 62 km), London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 64 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 96 km), Southampton Airport (SOU, 62 km), London City Airport (LCY, 71 km).
Arriving in Vienna
Vienna is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Vienna International Airport (VIE), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS, 62 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna International Airport | VIE | 18 km (11 mi) | 11,811 ft | 600 ft |
| M. R. Štefánik Airport | BTS | 62 km (39 mi) | 10,466 ft | 436 ft |
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Staying in Vienna
Our booking partner lists 4,486+ places to stay in Vienna (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 822 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (511), and 42 are five-star. Across 787 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 2,085,060 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Vienna from Reading?
1,292 km (803 mi) in a straight line, east of Reading.
How long does it take to get from Reading to Vienna by air?
About 2 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Reading and Vienna?
Vienna is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Vienna against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for Reading to Vienna flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE); Vienna also has BTS.
What currency do I need in Vienna?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Vienna?
Our booking partner lists 4,486+ places to stay in Vienna, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.