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KEF → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Keflavik International Airport (Keflavik) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic glaciers of the Icelandic south coast and the striking island chains along the Dutch and German North Sea coastline.
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Vatnajökull Glacier
The massive ice cap and its sprawling glacial tongues are visible shortly after departure along the southern Icelandic coast.
Wadden Sea
Unique tidal flats and the chain of Frisian Islands stretching along the Netherlands and Germany.
Frankfurt Skyline
On many approach patterns, the left side offers the best view of the 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers before touchdown.
Ocean Sunrise
On early morning flights, the left side enjoys the first light over the North Atlantic and North Sea.
Sit on the left for morning departures to catch the sunrise. Watch the ground closely during the first 30 minutes for Iceland's unique geology and again during the descent over the Dutch coast for the intricate sandbank patterns of the Wadden Sea.
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Reykjanes Peninsula
Vibrant lava fields and steaming geothermal areas are visible immediately upon takeoff from KEF.
Rhine River Valley
The scenic winding river and its historic vineyard-covered slopes during the descent into Frankfurt.
Eifel Mountains
Rolling green hills and ancient volcanic craters visible as the flight enters German airspace from the west.
Rotterdam Harbor
Depending on the flight path, you may see the massive industrial scale of Europe's largest port.
The right side is ideal for seeing the recent volcanic activity areas near Keflavik during takeoff. During the approach to FRA, look for the Rhine river; if the wind is from the west, this side often gets a spectacular view of the river's famous bends.
Book Hotels in FrankfurtDistance: 2,401 km (1,492 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 12 min
Departure: KEF (63.985000610352, -22.605600357056)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: International
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