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STR → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Stuttgart Airport (Stuttgart) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Odenwald mountain range and provides the most iconic perspective of the Frankfurt skyline (Mainhattan) during the final approach into FRA.
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Neckar River Valley
Follow the winding path of the Neckar River through the lush vineyards and steep hills of the Swabian countryside.
Odenwald Mountains
Cross over the rolling peaks of the Odenwald, a low mountain range characterized by ancient beech and oak forests.
Darmstadt Science City
Spot the unique architecture of the Mathildenhöhe and the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt.
Frankfurt Skyline
Unrivaled views of the 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers and the Main River as the plane descends toward the airport.
The right side is the 'money side' for this short hop. Request a window seat away from the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Frankfurt banking district. For late afternoon flights, the golden hour light illuminates the skyscrapers beautifully, though you may face some sun glare during the middle of the day.
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Stuttgart Panorama
Aerial view of the hilly city center of Stuttgart and the Mercedes-Benz Arena immediately after takeoff.
Northern Black Forest
Distal views of the dense evergreen canopy of the northern Schwarzwald as the aircraft climbs.
Rhine-Neckar Confluence
Glimpses of the industrial landscape where the Neckar meets the Rhine near Mannheim and Ludwigshafen.
Mainz Cathedral
The historic red sandstone cathedral of Mainz is visible if the flight path approaches from the west.
Sit on the left for better views of the Stuttgart city basin during departure. This side is also preferable if the flight path takes a more westerly route over the Rhine valley. Morning flights on this side avoid direct glare from the sun.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 157 km (98 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 16 min
Departure: STR (48.6898994446, 9.22196006775)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: Domestic
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