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FRA → KEF
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Keflavik International Airport (Keflavik)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side typically offers the most dramatic entrance to Iceland, including views of the massive Vatnajökull glacier and the stunning Faroe Islands mid-flight.
Northern Germany
Views of the Elbe river and the industrial landscape around Hamburg and the North Sea ports.
Faroe Islands
A rare glimpse of the steep, green cliffs and fjords of this remote archipelago in the Atlantic.
Vatnajökull Glacier
The first sight of Iceland is often the massive, shimmering ice cap of Europe's largest glacier.
Icelandic Highlands
Stark, otherworldly volcanic deserts and braided rivers visible as the plane crosses into the interior.
The Aurora Borealis
On nighttime flights between September and April, this side faces North, providing the best views of the Northern Lights.
The right side is essential for night flights during winter months for a chance to see the Northern Lights. During the day, keep your eyes peeled about 2.5 hours into the flight for the Faroe Islands, and shortly after, the massive white expanse of the Icelandic glaciers.
Netherlands Coastline
Aerial views of the Dutch Frisian Islands and the complex polders of the North Sea coast.
Shetland Islands
The rugged, windswept archipelago of the Shetlands often appears mid-route.
North Atlantic
Expansive views of the deep blue ocean, occasionally spotting large cargo ships or tankers.
Reykjanes Peninsula
Dramatic volcanic cliffs and moss-covered lava fields during the final descent into KEF.
Sit on the left if you are flying in the late afternoon or evening to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is also excellent for seeing the coastal contours of the Reykjanes peninsula if the flight approaches from the south.
Distance: 2,401 km (1,492 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 12 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: KEF (63.985000610352, -22.605600357056)
Route Type: International
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