The great-circle route curves over Ireland, then down across Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Cape Cod, and the Mid-Atlantic coastline before reaching South Carolina — all of this coastal and urban scenery sits on the left side of the aircraft as it tracks south along North America's eastern seaboard.
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Flight Path
Frankfurt to Florence is 4,386 miles (7,059 km), a flight of about 9 hours 40 minutes.
Southern Ireland coastline, open North Atlantic, Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula, Nova Scotia's Atlantic shore, and the New England coast near Cape Cod
Great circle distance and headings ›
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from FRA
RIGHTDeparting FRA on the westerly '25' runways, the initial climb and turn put the Frankfurt skyline, the Main River, and the wooded Taunus hills on the right side of the aircraft before the route bends northwest toward the Atlantic corridor.
Landing at FLO
RIGHTOn approach into FLO, the flat coastal plain of South Carolina offers little drama, but the meandering Pee Dee River and patchwork farmland are more visible on the right side as the aircraft turns onto final for the north-south or east-west runway.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to Florence Rgnl (FLO)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Frankfurt to Florence. The great-circle route curves over Ireland, then down across Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Cape Cod, and the Mid-Atlantic coastline before reaching South Carolina — all of this coastal and urban scenery sits on the left side of the aircraft as it tracks south along North America's eastern seaboard.
What can I see during takeoff from Frankfurt Main in Frankfurt?
During takeoff from Frankfurt Main (FRA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing FRA on the westerly '25' runways, the initial climb and turn put the Frankfurt skyline, the Main River, and the wooded Taunus hills on the right side of the aircraft before the route bends northwest toward the Atlantic corridor. Notable sights include: Frankfurt skyline and Main River, Taunus hills, Rhine-Main industrial belt.
What can I see when landing at Florence Rgnl in Florence?
When landing at Florence Rgnl (FLO), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into FLO, the flat coastal plain of South Carolina offers little drama, but the meandering Pee Dee River and patchwork farmland are more visible on the right side as the aircraft turns onto final for the north-south or east-west runway. Notable sights include: Pee Dee River bends, pine forest patches, rural farmland mosaic.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Florence?
The flight from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to Florence Rgnl (FLO) takes about 9 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,386 miles (7,059 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Frankfurt to Florence flight path pass over?
Southern Ireland coastline, open North Atlantic, Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula, Nova Scotia's Atlantic shore, and the New England coast near Cape Cod