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RUH → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic transition from the arid Arabian landscapes to the stunning snow-capped peaks of the Alps and the lush Rhine-Main region.
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Jordanian Highlands
Witness the rugged, reddish desert terrain and deep wadis of Jordan as you head towards the Mediterranean.
Aegean Sea & Islands
Glance down at the deep blue waters and the scattering of Greek islands as the plane crosses the Mediterranean threshold.
The Alps
Enjoy panoramic views of the Austrian and Bavarian Alps, particularly striking during the winter and spring months.
Southern Germany
Aerial views of quaint Bavarian towns and the rolling hills of the Odenwald as you begin the final descent.
For morning flights, the left side is ideal as the sun will be positioned behind the aircraft, minimizing window glare and providing perfect lighting for photos of the Alps. Look for the Dead Sea shortly after crossing into Jordanian airspace.
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Euphrates River
Trace the winding path of one of Western Asia's most historic rivers through the desert landscape.
Istanbul & The Bosphorus
Depending on the specific airway, you may catch a glimpse of the bridge between Asia and Europe.
Carpathian Mountains
Fly over the dense forests and curved ridges of the Carpathian range in Romania and Ukraine.
Vienna & The Danube
See the winding blue ribbon of the Danube River and the sprawling historic layout of the Austrian capital.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight. Keep an eye out for the Black Sea coastline as you transition from Turkey into Eastern Europe, where the contrast between water and land is most vivid.
Book Hotels in FrankfurtDistance: 4,292 km (2,667 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 3 min
Departure: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: International
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