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ESB → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Esenboğa International Airport (Ankara) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more dramatic landscape sequence, featuring the rugged Anatolian highlands, the Balkan peaks, and a long-range view of the majestic Alps to the south.
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Anatolian Plateau
Rugged high-altitude terrain of central Turkey visible immediately after departing Ankara.
Marmara Coastline
Views toward the Dardanelles and the crossing from Asia into the European continent.
Balkan Range
Snow-capped peaks across Bulgaria and Serbia providing a jagged southern horizon.
The Alps
Breathtaking distant views of the Austrian and Bavarian Alps as the flight traverses Central Europe.
Southern Germany
The patchwork fields and dense forests of the Bavarian region during the approach phase.
Sit in front of the wing for the best mountain views. In winter, the snow-capped Balkans and Alps are particularly striking. Morning flights offer the best lighting as the sun is positioned to the rear-left, reducing glare while illuminating the mountain faces.
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Vast blue vistas to the north during the initial climb out of the Ankara region.
Carpathian Mountains
The dramatic curved mountain range stretching through Romania and Slovakia.
Vienna & Danube
Aerial views of the historic Austrian capital and the winding blue ribbon of the Danube river.
Spessart Nature Park
Lush green German forest landscapes visible during the final descent phase.
Frankfurt Skyline
Potential views of the 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers depending on the specific landing runway configuration.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. Keep a close watch for the Danube River winding through Central Europe. On the final descent, this side often provides a clearer look at the Frankfurt city skyline if the aircraft approaches from the east.
Book Hotels in FrankfurtDistance: 2,197 km (1,365 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 56 min
Departure: ESB (40.1281013489, 32.995098114)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: International
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