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FRA → NCE
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (Nice)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic Alpine views, including a close pass by Mont Blanc, and provides a stunning perspective of the French Riviera coastline during the typical landing approach.
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Vosges Mountains
The rounded peaks of the French Vosges range visible shortly after crossing the border.
Lake Geneva
The distinctive crescent shape of Lac Léman, often reflecting the sky brilliantly.
Mont Blanc
The highest peak in Europe stands out with its permanent snow cap and jagged glaciers.
Provence Hills
The transition from rugged mountains to the limestone plateaus and lavender fields of Provence.
Baie des Anges
A spectacular view of the entire Nice beachfront and the Promenade des Anglais during landing.
For the best experience, sit on the right side for morning flights. Watch the window approximately 40 minutes after takeoff for Mont Blanc. When landing at NCE, the plane often executes a 'Riviera' visual approach, banking over the sea to show the entire city of Nice and the curving shoreline.
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Upper Rhine Valley
Aerial views of the Rhine winding through southwestern Germany near the start of the journey.
The Black Forest
Dense, dark green evergreen canopies stretching across the rolling hills of Baden-Württemberg.
Swiss Alps Panorama
Vast views of the central Swiss peaks, including the Eiger and Jungfrau massifs in the distance.
Lake Constance
A glimpse of the 'Bodensee' where Germany, Switzerland, and Austria meet.
Nice Port
Views of the Lympia harbor and the eastern side of Castle Hill during the final descent.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is excellent for seeing the sheer scale of the Alps' eastern sprawl. During the descent into Nice, look for the turquoise waters of the Var river mouth just before touchdown.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 716 km (445 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 12 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: NCE (43.658401489300005, 7.215869903560001)
Route Type: International
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