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FRA → SSA
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (Salvador)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is generally preferred for this route because it offers a spectacular perspective of the Salvador coastline and the city's historic center during the final approach, while avoiding direct afternoon sun for most of the southbound flight.
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Frankfurt Skyline
Aerial view of the 'Mainhatten' financial district and the Main River shortly after takeoff.
The Pyrenees
Snow-capped peaks forming the natural border between France and Spain.
Spanish Mediterranean
Bird's eye view of the Costa Blanca and coastal cities like Alicante.
Northeast Brazil Coast
The first glimpse of South America, featuring the vibrant reefs and turquoise waters of Recife and Maceió.
Pelourinho & Farol
Unmatched views of Salvador's historic colonial architecture and the Barra Lighthouse during the final descent.
Book a window seat on the left to stay in the shade during the long journey south. The approach into Salvador usually follows the coastline from the North; the left side provides the best view of the 'Cidade Baixa' and the Bay of All Saints just before touchdown. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing.
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Rhine Valley
The winding Rhine river and the rolling hills of the Hesse region during departure.
Lisbon & Tagus
Distant views of the Portuguese capital and the Atlantic cliffs if the flight path tracks west.
Canary Islands
Potential views of Tenerife's Mount Teide rising above the Atlantic cloud layer.
Deep Atlantic
Vast stretches of the ocean where you might spot large cargo ships or unique cloud formations near the Equator.
Costa dos Coqueiros
The 'Coconut Coast' of Bahia, featuring endless palm-lined beaches like Praia do Forte.
The right side is ideal for spotting the volcanic landscapes of the Macaronesian islands (Madeira/Canaries). However, expect significant sun glare during the afternoon. During the final approach, the right side looks out over the vast Baía de Todos os Santos if the plane loops around for a southern landing.
Book Hotels in SalvadorDistance: 8,354 km (5,191 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 50 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: SSA (-12.9086112976, -38.3224983215)
Route Type: International
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