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HAJ → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Hannover Airport (Hannover) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Harz Mountains in the distance and provides the most iconic perspective of the Frankfurt skyline during the standard approach into FRA.
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Harz Mountains
Visibility of the Brocken, the highest peak in Northern Germany, situated to the southeast shortly after departure.
Kassel Cityscape
Aerial view of the city of Kassel and the expansive Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Vogelsberg Mountains
Flying over Central Europe's largest volcanic mass, characterized by dense forests and rolling basalt hills.
Frankfurt Skyline
A stunning view of 'Mainhattan' and its clusters of skyscrapers during the final descent into Frankfurt Airport.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is typically better for photography of the Frankfurt financial district when the aircraft follows the standard STAR (Standard Terminal Arrival Route) from the north. Look for the distinctive Hercules monument near Kassel roughly midway through the flight.
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Weser Uplands
Scenic views of the Weserbergland's rounded hills and the winding Weser River south of Hannover.
Edersee Reservoir
Spot the distinctive blue curves of one of Germany's largest reservoirs and its massive dam wall.
Taunus Mountain Range
The Großer Feldberg peak serves as a landmark indicating you are entering the final approach phase into the Rhine-Main area.
FRA Airport Layout
If the wind dictates a landing from the west, you will see the entire airport complex including the massive CargoCity South.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the warm light over the Hessian landscape. Watch for the Edersee reservoir about 15-20 minutes after takeoff. If the plane approaches from the west (Runway 07), the right side offers a spectacular view of the airport's runways and terminals just before touchdown.
Book Hotels in FrankfurtDistance: 281 km (175 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 28 min
Departure: HAJ (52.461101532, 9.68507957458)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: Domestic
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