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FRA → BVC
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Rabil Airport (Boa Vista)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the diverse terrain of the Iberian Peninsula, the iconic crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar, and the stunning contrast of the Sahara Desert meeting the Atlantic Ocean.
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Massif Central
Rugged volcanic plateaus and deep valleys across central France shortly after departure.
Spanish Meseta
The vast, high-altitude interior plains and unique agricultural patterns of central Spain.
Strait of Gibraltar
The famous narrow maritime passage where the European and African continents nearly touch.
High Atlas
The dramatic and often snow-capped peaks of Morocco's primary mountain range.
Western Sahara Coast
The spectacular sight of golden desert dunes and cliffs dropping directly into the turquoise Atlantic.
Canary Islands Horizon
Distanced views of the eastern Canary Islands like Fuerteventura appearing on the horizon.
Choose the left side for morning flights to see the African coastline illuminated by the sun without glare. During winter months, the contrast of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains against the desert is a rare highlight. Ensure you stay alert about 3.5 to 4 hours into the flight for the Gibraltar crossing, which is a key milestone of this route.
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Views of the dramatic coastline where the western edge of France meets the Spanish border.
Portuguese Horizon
Distanced views of the westernmost edge of Europe and the Atlantic shelf.
Atlantic Ocean
Endless expanses of deep blue water with high-altitude views of maritime shipping lanes.
Sal Island
The neighboring flat, sandy island of Sal may be visible to the north during the final descent.
The right side is the better choice for late afternoon or evening flights to experience a sunset over the open Atlantic. While there are fewer land-based landmarks, the descent into Boa Vista from the north often provides a great perspective of the archipelago's turquoise waters. Keep an eye out for interesting cloud formations known as 'Von Kármán vortex streets' often formed by the islands' peaks.
Book Hotels in Boa VistaDistance: 4,706 km (2,924 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 32 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: BVC (16.136499404907227, -22.888900756835938)
Route Type: International
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