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FRA → JNB
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to a spectacular African sunrise and superior views of the Highveld landscape during the morning approach into Johannesburg.
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Central Alps
If departing in summer during twilight, the snow-dusted Swiss and Austrian peaks provide a dramatic start.
Mediterranean Coast
The transition from the lights of Southern Europe to the dark expanse of the Mediterranean Sea.
African Sunrise
Vibrant dawn colors illuminating the southern continent as you cross into the Southern Hemisphere.
Kalahari Fringe
The eastern edges of the Kalahari Basin and the distant lushness of the Okavango region in Botswana.
Gauteng Urban Hub
Sweeping views of the Pretoria and Johannesburg metropolitan areas during the final descent.
Select a seat toward the front of the wing on the left for the best morning photography. As this is a 10-11 hour overnight flight, the highlight is the final 90 minutes of flight time. Watch for the Limpopo River, which serves as the border between Zimbabwe/Botswana and South Africa.
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Distant views of the French Alps, including the Mont Blanc massif, shortly after takeoff.
Sahara Massifs
Moonlit outlines of the Ahaggar and Tibesti mountain ranges rising from the desert floor.
Southern Sky
Crystal clear views of the Milky Way and the Southern Cross over the dark Congo Basin.
Congo Basin
The vast, deep green expanse of the tropical rainforest visible as the sun begins to rise.
Magaliesberg Mountains
One of the world's oldest mountain ranges visible just north of the city during the landing sequence.
The right side is ideal if you prefer a cooler, shaded cabin during the morning arrival. It offers excellent stargazing opportunities during the middle of the flight when crossing the equator, as you are facing away from the rising sun's early glow.
Book Hotels in JohannesburgDistance: 8,690 km (5,400 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 13 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: JNB (-26.1392, 28.246)
Route Type: International
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