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FRA → ALA
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Almaty Airport (Alma-ata)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the Greater Caucasus range and the breathtaking Tien Shan mountains during the descent into Almaty, especially during morning arrivals.
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The Alps
Distal views of the Austrian Alps' northern fringe early in the flight path.
Greater Caucasus
A spectacular crossing of the mountain range dividing Europe and Asia, featuring 5,000-meter peaks.
Baku Peninsula
The Absheron Peninsula and the glowing lights of Azerbaijan's capital and Caspian oil rigs.
Caspian Sea Crossing
An expansive view across the world's largest inland body of water.
Tien Shan Range
The massive 'Heavenly Mountains' that dominate the southern horizon on the final approach.
Almaty Cityscape
The urban grid of Almaty nestled directly against the base of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains.
For the Air Astana overnight flight, the right side is essential to catch the sunrise reflecting off the snow-capped Tien Shan mountains during descent. Ensure your window is clean for the approach to Almaty (ALA), as the plane often banks over the city, providing a stunning contrast between the urban sprawl and the 4,000-meter peaks to the south.
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Immediate views of the Main river and Germany's primary financial district skyscrapers upon departure.
High Tatras
The jagged peaks of the Carpathian Mountains along the Polish and Slovakian border.
Black Sea Coast
Panoramic views of the northern coastline and the vast expanse of deep blue water.
Mount Elbrus
The double-coned peak of Europe's highest mountain visible in the distance to the south-east.
Caspian Depression
A unique geographic region in Western Kazakhstan that sits below sea level.
Ustyurt Plateau
Dramatic chalk escarpments and desert canyons as you enter Central Asian airspace.
The left side is generally better for seeing the northern lights if flying during high solar activity in winter months. As most flights from Frankfurt to Almaty are overnight, look for the 'False Dawn' over the Kazakh Steppe. This side also avoids the direct glare of the sun if you are on a daytime flight heading east.
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Get eSIMs for KazakhstanDistance: 5,089 km (3,162 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 59 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: ALA (43.35210037231445, 77.04049682617188)
Route Type: International
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