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TAS → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Tashkent International Airport (Tashkent) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the Greater Caucasus range, including the snow-capped peaks of Mount Elbrus, along with superior perspectives of the Caspian and Black Sea coastlines.
Kyzylkum Desert
Vast stretches of red sand and desert dunes visible shortly after departing Tashkent.
Baku & Caspian Sea
Aerial views of the 'City of Winds' and the deep blue Caspian waters as you cross into Azerbaijan.
Greater Caucasus
Breathtaking proximity to the high peaks of the Caucasus, often including the double-headed Mount Elbrus.
Black Sea Traverse
A long stretch over the water with views of the southern coastline and its transition into the Balkans.
Southern Carpathians
Dramatic mountain passes and dense forests as the flight crosses into Romanian and European airspace.
For the best experience, choose a seat behind the wing on the left. The Caucasus mountains usually appear 2 to 2.5 hours after takeoff; this is the flight's scenic peak. Since you are flying West, the sun will be on the left or south side, so morning flights offer better lighting than late afternoon when glare becomes intense. Seasonally, winter offers the most dramatic views of the snow-covered peaks across the entire route.
Northern Caspian
Views over the shallower, lighter blue waters of the northern inland sea toward the Kazakh coast.
Black Sea Horizon
The vast expanse of the northern Black Sea looking toward the Crimean Peninsula and the mouth of the Danube.
Transylvanian Plains
Broad views of the Romanian plains and historic cities stretching toward the northern horizon.
High Tatra Mountains
The jagged northern ridges of the Carpathian range visible on the horizon over Slovakia.
Frankfurt Approach
The final descent over the dense German forests and the Main river toward the Frankfurt financial district.
The right side is ideal for travelers who prefer indirect light for photography, avoiding direct sun glare. While you miss the highest Caucasus peaks, you get a broader view of the vast Eurasian steppes and the northern reaches of the Black Sea. Keep an eye out for the distinctive 'Mainhattan' skyline during the final 15 minutes of the flight if the approach path comes from the east.
Distance: 4,684 km (2,911 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 31 min
Departure: TAS (41.257900238000005, 69.2811965942)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: International
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