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ALG → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Houari Boumediene Airport (Algier) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular panoramic views of the French and Swiss Alps and the picturesque French Riviera coastline.
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Mediterranean Islands
Distant views of Sardinia and Corsica rising from the sea to the east.
French Riviera
The stunning transition from the blue Mediterranean to the glitzy coast of Provence.
The High Alps
Breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks in the Swiss and French Alps.
The Black Forest
The mystical, dense evergreen canopy of southwestern Germany.
Frankfurt Skyline
A clear view of the 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers during the final descent into FRA.
The right side is the clear winner for Alpine scenery. Try to book a seat away from the wing to capture the scale of the mountains. On afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you, providing the perfect lighting for photography of the Swiss peaks and the Frankfurt financial district.
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Algiers Bay
Aerial view of the 'White City' and the Mediterranean coastline immediately after takeoff.
Mediterranean Expanse
Deep blue waters of the Balearic Sea crossing between Africa and mainland Europe.
Rhône Valley
The winding Rhône river and the famous vineyards of eastern France.
Massif Central
Rugged volcanic peaks and highland plateaus of south-central France.
Vosges Mountains
Dense forests and rounded peaks marking the approach to the German border.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. This side is ideal for seeing the industrial heart of the Rhône valley and the volcanic legacy of central France. Watch for the city of Lyon appearing roughly two-thirds through the journey.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 1,544 km (959 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 4 min
Departure: ALG (36.69100189208984, 3.215409994125366)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: International
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