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GWT → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Westerland Sylt Airport (Westerland) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the North Frisian Islands immediately after takeoff, a better angle of the Elbe estuary, and the potential for a stunning skyline view of Frankfurt during the final approach.
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North Frisian Islands
Stunning aerial views of Föhr, Amrum, and the unique Halligen tidal islands just minutes after departure.
Wadden Sea
The intricate patterns of tidal channels and sandbanks in this UNESCO World Heritage site are most visible on this side.
Elbe Estuary
A clear view of where the Elbe River meets the North Sea, often passing near Cuxhaven.
Harz Mountains
On clear days, the distinctive peak of the Brocken is visible as the flight traverses central Germany.
Frankfurt Skyline
Depending on the landing direction (Runway 25L/C/R), the 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers appear prominently to the left.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and get the best illumination of the islands. Keep your camera ready immediately after wheels-up from Sylt as the most iconic scenery happens in the first 10 minutes. During the descent, look for the Edersee reservoir and the rolling hills of the Hessian Highlands.
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North Sea Horizon
Expansive views of the open North Sea and distant offshore wind farms stretching toward the horizon.
Jade Bight
Views of Wilhelmshaven’s deep-water port and the massive container terminals along the coast.
Bremen Cityscape
The flight path often passes near Bremen, offering a glimpse of the Weser river winding through the city.
Teutoburg Forest
A long ridge of dense forest and hills that provides a sharp geographic contrast to the northern plains.
Taunus Range
The wooded ridges of the Taunus mountains signal the final approach into the Rhine-Main area.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the North Sea and the western German landscape. As you approach Frankfurt, you may see the confluence of the Rhine and Main rivers near Mainz if the plane makes a wide western loop before landing. Keep an eye out for the distinctive white peaks of the Monte Kali salt mountains in the distance.
Book Hotels in FrankfurtDistance: 543 km (337 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: GWT (54.9132003784, 8.34047031403)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: Domestic
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