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FRA → ACC
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Kotoka International Airport (Accra)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Swiss Alps, the volcanic Ahaggar Mountains in the deep Sahara, and a stunning aerial perspective of Lake Volta during the final descent into Accra.
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Swiss and Austrian Alps
Spectacular views of jagged snow-capped peaks and glaciers as you cross central Europe.
Tyrrhenian Sea
Vibrant blue waters and glimpses of the Mediterranean coastline near Sardinia.
Ahaggar Mountains
A massive highland region in the central Sahara with dramatic volcanic plugs and basalt plateaus.
Tassili n'Ajjer
A vast plateau in southeast Algeria known for its lunar-like landscape and sandstone arches.
Lake Volta
The world's largest man-made lake by surface area, providing a lush green contrast just before landing.
For day flights departing in the morning, the left side avoids the harshest direct sunlight over the desert. The transition from the orange Saharan sands to the deep greens of the Ghanaian rainforest is most visible here. Look out roughly 30 minutes before landing for the massive expanse of Lake Volta.
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The Black Forest
Dark, dense evergreen canopies in southwestern Germany shortly after takeoff from Frankfurt.
Mont Blanc
Depending on the specific airway, Western Europe's highest peak may be visible on the horizon.
Balearic Sea
Beautiful views of the Mediterranean as the flight departs the European mainland.
Grand Erg Occidental
An immense 'sea of sand' featuring rolling linear dunes that stretch to the horizon in Algeria.
Ouagadougou
The sprawling urban grid of the Burkina Faso capital is often visible during the trans-Sahelian crossing.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the desert. During the winter months, the Harmattan haze can obscure ground views over West Africa, so fly during the summer for the clearest visibility of the Saharan dune structures.
Book Hotels in AccraDistance: 5,007 km (3,111 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 53 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: ACC (5.605189800262451, -0.16678600013256073)
Route Type: International
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