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SOF → HHN
Which side of the plane to sit from Sofia Airport (Sofia) to Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (Hahn)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most consistent sightings of major urban centers including Budapest and Vienna, along with frequent views of the winding Danube River throughout the journey.
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Danube River
Frequent sightings of Europe's second-longest river as it winds through multiple countries.
Budapest
A spectacular aerial view of the Hungarian Parliament and the bridges crossing the Danube.
Vienna
View of the historic Austrian capital and the modern Donau City district.
Rhine Valley
The final descent offers views of the UNESCO-listed vineyard slopes and river bends near the airport.
Choose the right side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography of Budapest and Vienna. Watch for the dramatic change from the flat Pannonian Basin to the rolling hills of the German Eifel region during the final thirty minutes of flight.
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Vitosha Mountain
Direct view of the massive mountain massif overlooking Sofia immediately after takeoff.
Austrian Alps
A panoramic horizon of snow-capped peaks in the distance as the flight traverses towards Germany.
Munich Skyline
On a clear day, the distinct architecture of the Bavarian capital is visible to the south.
Black Forest
Dense, dark green evergreen canopies marking the entry into the southwestern German highlands.
Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Alps. This side is also better for spotting the higher mountain ranges of Southern Europe in the distance. During winter, the contrast between the white peaks and green valleys is stunning.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 1,474 km (916 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: SOF (42.69669342041016, 23.411436080932617)
Arrival: HHN (49.9487, 7.263889999999999)
Route Type: International
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