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FRA ā LAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (Luanda)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic Saharan dunes and the iconic coastal approach into Luanda, which is the highlight of the journey.
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Balearic Islands
Aerial views of Mallorca and the shimmering Mediterranean Sea before reaching the African continent.
Grand Erg Occidental
Vast, orange-hued sand dune 'seas' in the Algerian Sahara that stretch toward the horizon.
Niger Delta
The complex, shimmering network of waterways and tributaries where the Niger River meets the Atlantic.
Atlantic Coastline
A long, scenic flight path parallel to the West African coast, offering views of the meeting point between desert and ocean.
Luanda Bay
The best view of the 'Marginal' (the city's waterfront) and the Luanda skyline during the final descent.
Ilha de Luanda
A bird's-eye view of the narrow sandy peninsula that protects the harbor, dotted with beaches and restaurants.
The right side is the 'money side' for landing at LAD. As the aircraft descends from the north, you will typically fly along the coast, providing a panoramic view of Luanda's urban expansion and the Atlantic. On the evening departure from FRA, this side also offers a better chance to see the sunset over the Mediterranean.
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The Alps
Distant but majestic views of the Swiss and French Alpine peaks shortly after crossing the German border.
Tassili n'Ajjer
A massive UNESCO-listed plateau in the Algerian Sahara known for its 'forest of rock' and ancient sandstone formations.
AĆÆr Mountains
Dramatic volcanic massifs in northern Niger that provide a stark contrast to the surrounding Tenere Desert.
Congo Basin
Endless views of the deep green tropical canopy and winding river systems as you cross the equator.
African Sunrise
On the typical overnight LH560 flight, this side offers a spectacular sunrise over the Central African jungles.
Choose this side if you are flying overnight and want to wake up to a stunning sunrise over the rainforest. Keep an eye out for Saharan gas flares during the night, which appear as bright orange pinpricks in the dark desert. For the best views of the Alps in the first hour of flight, ensure your window is clean of condensation.
Get eSIMs for Germany
Get eSIMs for AngolaDistance: 6,564 km (4,079 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 43 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)
Route Type: International
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