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ZAG → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Zagreb Airport (Zagreb) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panorama of the high Alpine peaks of Austria and the scenic lake district of Upper Bavaria.
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Ljubljana Basin
Aerial view of the Slovenian capital and the surrounding Sava River valley shortly after takeoff.
Hohe Tauern Range
Spectacular views of the highest peaks in the Austrian Alps, including the Grossglockner massif.
Lake Chiemsee
Known as the Bavarian Sea, this large blue lake is a prominent landmark mid-flight.
Munich Metropolis
The sprawling city of Munich and its iconic Allianz Arena are often visible to the north.
Spessart Forest
Dense, rolling green hills of the German Central Uplands during the descent into Hesse.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare while photographing the Alps. Seats in front of the wing provide an unobstructed view of the high-altitude glaciers. During winter months, the snow-covered peaks provide exceptional contrast against the blue sky.
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Styrian Alps
Rugged limestone peaks and deep valleys of eastern Austria near the border with Slovenia.
The Danube River
The flight often parallels the blue Danube near the city of Linz, showing the river's major industrial ports.
Nuremberg Cityscape
Clear views of the historic Bavarian city and its medieval castle structures from cruising altitude.
Main River Valley
The winding path of the Main River as it snakes through the Franconian wine region.
Frankfurt Skyline
The best view of the 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers is usually from the right side during a standard westerly landing approach.
Sit on the right side for the iconic 'Mainhattan' skyline view during final approach into FRA when landing from the east. This side is also better for spotting the winding Danube. In the late afternoon, the golden hour light beautifully illuminates the Bavarian landscape on this side.
Book Hotels in FrankfurtDistance: 734 km (456 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 13 min
Departure: ZAG (45.742900848400005, 16.0687999725)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: International
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