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MUC → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Munich Airport (Munich) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this short hop, providing an iconic view of the Allianz Arena and Munich city center upon departure, plus a prime view of the Frankfurt skyline during a standard approach from the east.
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Allianz Arena
Shortly after take-off from Munich, look for the luminous white cushion-shaped stadium to the south.
Munich City Center
Catch glimpses of the Olympic Tower, Frauenkirche, and the urban layout of the Bavarian capital.
Danube River
Visible as a silver ribbon winding through the landscape near the city of Donauwörth.
Odenwald Mountains
Lush, rolling forested hills appear as the aircraft begins its initial descent into the Frankfurt region.
Frankfurt Skyline
On the common approach to runways 25L/C/R, this side provides the most direct view of the Mainhattan skyscrapers.
For the best views of Munich's landmarks, sit towards the front of the cabin to avoid wing obstruction. If you are flying in the late afternoon, the sun will be behind you on this side, providing excellent lighting for photography of the Frankfurt skyline during landing.
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Erdinger Moos
The expansive agricultural plains and wetlands surrounding Munich Airport immediately after takeoff.
Ingolstadt
View the industrial layout of the city known for the Audi headquarters along the Danube.
Spessart Nature Park
A large area of ancient oak and beech forests located between Aschaffenburg and Gemünden.
Main River Loops
The winding curves of the Main River as it snakes through the valley before reaching Frankfurt.
Frankfurt Airport Infrastructure
Provides a great perspective of the massive CargoCity South and the northern terminal complexes during taxiing.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It offers a more nature-oriented view of the German countryside and the dense forests of the Spessart. Keep an eye out for Nuremberg in the distance to the north about midway through the flight.
Book Hotels in FrankfurtDistance: 299 km (186 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: Domestic
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