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Our Recommendation
8.7

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic landmarks, including the highest peaks of the Alps shortly after takeoff and the dramatic volcanic landscapes of the Ahaggar Mountains in the Sahara.

Right Side Highlights
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Western Alps

Unrivaled views of Mont Blanc and the Swiss summits if the flight path tracks slightly west after takeoff.

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European Sunset

Watch the sun dip below the horizon over the French countryside during the first two hours of flight.

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Ahaggar Mountains

The stark, prehistoric-looking rock formations and high plateaus of southern Algeria.

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Niger River

The massive, winding silver ribbon of the Niger River cutting through the arid landscapes of West Africa.

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Namibian Highlands

The rugged, dramatic Khomas Hochland plateau as you descend into Windhoek in the morning light.

The right side is ideal for catching the sunset over Europe and the most famous Alpine peaks. During the descent into Windhoek, the right side provides a better view of the mountainous terrain surrounding the airport. Because this is a long-haul flight, ensure your window is clear of frost for morning photos over the Angolan and Namibian bushveld.

Left Side Highlights
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The Eastern Alps

Aerial views of the jagged peaks and glaciers of the Austrian and Italian mountain ranges shortly after departure.

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Sahara Sunrise

Experience a spectacular sunrise over the orange dunes of the Libyan or Chadian desert during the early morning hours.

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Tibesti Mountains

Dramatic dark volcanic spires and vast craters rising out of the Chadian desert landscape.

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Lake Chad

The sprawling, shallow waters of this historic lake system visible near the border of Niger and Chad.

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Kalahari Basin

The deep red sands and sparse vegetation of the Kalahari Desert during the final hour of flight.

Choose the left side if you value a desert sunrise. As most flights on this route depart Frankfurt in the evening, you will spend the night over the Mediterranean and Sahara; the left side catches the first light over the Sahel region. Use a window map to identify the unique circular volcanic features in northern Chad.

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Route Information

Distance: 8,111 km (5,040 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 33 min

Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)

Arrival: WDH (-22.4799, 17.4709)

Route Type: International

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