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NAP → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Naples International Airport (Naples) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more diverse viewing experience, including the Tyrrhenian coastline, the city of Rome in the distance, and the most dramatic glaciers of the central Swiss Alps.
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Bay of Naples
Stunning views of the islands of Procida and Ischia immediately following departure from NAP.
Rome & Coastline
The sprawling Eternal City and the Tyrrhenian Sea are often visible to the west of the flight path.
Central Alps
A breathtaking flyover of the massive glaciers and high peaks of the Swiss Bernese Oberland.
Black Forest
The dense evergreen canopy of the Schwarzwald as the aircraft enters German airspace.
Main Valley
The winding Main River leading toward the dense Frankfurt metropolitan area.
Opt for an A seat. Afternoon flights are ideal to avoid the morning glare over the Mediterranean. Keep your camera ready approximately 40 minutes into the flight for the Alpine crossing, which is the visual highlight. In winter, the snow cover makes the mountain topography exceptionally clear.
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Mount Vesuvius
An immediate, towering view of the active volcano's crater and the Pompeii ruins during initial ascent.
The Dolomites
The jagged, pale limestone peaks of the Eastern Alps are frequently visible to the east.
Lake Garda
Italy's largest lake, easily identifiable by its unique long, narrow northern arm.
Bavarian Plateau
Rolling green hills and traditional German villages north of the Alpine range.
Frankfurt Skyline
The iconic skyscrapers of Germany's financial hub during the final descent into FRA.
A K or F seat is essential for seeing Vesuvius right after takeoff. Morning flights provide excellent front-lighting for the Alpine peaks on this side. If the aircraft approaches Frankfurt from the west, this side offers the most famous view of the city's skyscrapers just before landing.
Book Hotels in FrankfurtDistance: 1,110 km (690 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: NAP (40.886002000000005, 14.2908)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: International
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