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BRS → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Bristol Airport (Bristol) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more picturesque perspective of the English Channel, the dense Ardennes forests, and the famous winding river valleys of the Moselle and Rhine as you enter Germany.
English South Coast
Glimpses of the White Cliffs of Dover and the busy maritime traffic in the English Channel.
Ardennes Forest
The deep greens of the rolling hills and valleys across southern Belgium and Luxembourg.
Moselle Valley
Spectacular views of steep-sided vineyard terraces and dramatic river bends near the German border.
Rhine Gorge
As you approach Frankfurt, look for the historic castles perched above the Rhine river to the south.
Frankfurt Skyline
Excellent views of 'Mainhattan' and its iconic skyscrapers during the final approach into FRA airport.
The right side is premier for landscape lovers. The afternoon sun illuminates the Rhine Valley beautifully, providing high-contrast views of the river's loops. During landing, this side often gets the closest views of the Frankfurt financial district if approaching from the west.
Greater London
Distant views of the vast London metropolitan area and the Thames winding through the city to the north.
Thames Estuary
The widening mouth of the Thames where it meets the North Sea, often filled with large cargo vessels.
Brussels
A clear view of the Belgian capital and its surrounding urban sprawl halfway through the flight.
The Ruhr Valley
On clear days, the industrial heartland of Germany is visible on the northern horizon before descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. This side is ideal for spotting the urban landscapes of Northern Europe. Keep an eye out for the windmills in the North Sea and the Belgian coastline during the transition from sea to land.
Distance: 808 km (502 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: BRS (51.382702, -2.71909)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: International
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