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MRS → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Marseille Provence Airport (Marseille) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic French Alps and the legendary Mont Blanc, followed by the scenic Black Forest as you descend into Germany.
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French Alps
Jagged peaks of the Vercors and Chartreuse massifs early in the flight.
Mont Blanc
Western Europe's highest peak is often visible on the horizon roughly 25 minutes into the flight.
Lake Geneva
The massive crescent-shaped lake marking the border between France and Switzerland.
Black Forest
Expansive dark green woodlands of the Schwarzwald region in southwest Germany.
Heidelberg Castle
The iconic ruins overlooking the Neckar River during the final approach into Frankfurt.
Book the right side for morning departures to have the sun behind you, illuminating the snow-capped Alps. Use a window seat to spot the Rhine river traffic near Mannheim.
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Etang de Berre
France's largest brackish lagoon located immediately north of the Marseille airport.
Rhone River
The winding path of the Rhone carving through the Provence and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regions.
Lyon Confluence
The unique meeting point of the Saone and Rhone rivers in the heart of Lyon.
Vosges Mountains
Ancient, rounded mountain ranges visible as the flight approaches the border near Strasbourg.
Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Massif Central. Pay attention shortly after takeoff to see the Roman ruins in the Rhone valley cities.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 776 km (482 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 18 min
Departure: MRS (43.439271922, 5.22142410278)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: International
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