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FRA → MRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (Plaisance)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to a spectacular sunrise over the Indian Ocean and generally provides better views of the turquoise lagoons and coral reefs of the Mauritian east coast during the final approach.
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Frankfurt Skyline
Aerial view of the Main river and the dense high-rises of Germany's financial hub shortly after takeoff.
Eastern Alps
Stunning vistas of the snow-capped Austrian and Italian peaks as the plane heads south toward the Mediterranean.
Nubian Desert
Vast stretches of orange and gold sand dunes visible while crossing eastern Sudan.
Ethiopian Highlands
Rugged, high-altitude terrain featuring deep gorges and massive plateaus.
Indian Ocean Sunrise
Vibrant hues of purple, orange, and gold as the sun rises over the open ocean before reaching the island.
Mauritian Lagoons
Bird's-eye view of the crystal-clear turquoise waters and the barrier reef surrounding the island during descent.
Since FRA-MRU is largely an overnight flight, choose a left-side window seat to capture the sunrise roughly 2 hours before landing. This side also avoids direct afternoon sun glare if the flight arrives mid-morning. During winter months, the light is particularly soft for photography of the Ethiopian Highlands.
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Panoramic views of the Swiss and French mountain ranges depending on the specific flight corridor.
Mediterranean Sea
Deep blue waters and the silhouettes of Mediterranean islands during the early hours of the flight.
Libyan Sahara
The stark, beautiful emptiness of the central Sahara desert under moonlight or early dawn.
East African Rift
The dramatic geological features of the rift valley stretching through Kenya.
Le Morne Brabant
The iconic basaltic monolith on the southwestern tip of Mauritius may be visible if the flight loops west for landing.
The right side is ideal for spotting the moon over the Sahara if it's a clear night. On the approach to Mauritius, if the plane executes a western arrival pattern, you might see the famous 'underwater waterfall' illusion near Le Morne, though this is less common than the standard eastern approach.
Book Hotels in PlaisanceDistance: 9,200 km (5,717 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 49 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: MRU (-20.430201, 57.683601)
Route Type: International
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