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FRA → MCT
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Muscat International Airport (Muscat)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panoramic experience, particularly during the descent. It provides clear views of the Adriatic coast, the sprawling desert landscapes of the Arabian Peninsula, and a spectacular perspective of the Dubai skyline and the Musandam Peninsula before landing in Muscat.
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Central Alps
Dramatic views of the Swiss and Austrian massifs early in the flight.
Adriatic Coastline
The turquoise waters and thousands of islands along the Croatian coast.
Mesopotamia
The historic Tigris and Euphrates rivers winding through the Iraqi plains.
Dubai Skyline
The unmistakable silhouette of the Burj Khalifa and the city's skyscrapers to the west.
Musandam Peninsula
The dramatic 'Fjords of Arabia' where the mountains meet the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Hajar Mountains
The dark, jagged peaks that form the spine of northern Oman.
The right side is unbeatable for evening flights, offering stunning sunsets over the Persian Gulf. During the descent into Muscat, look out for the artificial islands of the UAE and the dramatic cliffs of the Musandam Peninsula. In winter months, the clarity over the desert provides excellent photography opportunities of the sand dunes.
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Views of the snow-capped Eastern Alpine peaks shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Black Sea Coast
The meeting point of the Turkish shoreline and the deep blue waters of the Black Sea.
Taurus Mountains
The rugged and folded limestone peaks of southern Turkey.
An-Nafud Desert
The vast reddish sands of the northern Arabian Peninsula.
Mutrah Corniche
The historic port area of Muscat visible just before touchdown if approaching from the sea.
Choose the left side for morning departures to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. It is particularly good for observing the tectonic landscape of Turkey and the northern reaches of the Arabian desert. Keep your window shade down during the middle of the flight to reduce cabin heat.
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Get eSIMs for OmanDistance: 5,179 km (3,218 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 6 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: MCT (23.593299865722656, 58.284400939941406)
Route Type: International
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