The right side offers the only real visual variety on this short hop — a glimpse of Frankfurt's skyline at takeoff and the Thames/Canary Wharf approach into London City, while the left side faces mostly featureless Belgian and Dutch farmland throughout cruise.
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Flight Path
Frankfurt to London is 385 miles (620 km), a flight of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Flat agricultural plains of western Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, with a crossing of the southern North Sea/English Channel before reaching the English coast near the Thames Estuary.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from FRA
RIGHTDeparting Frankfurt on the westerly runways, the aircraft typically turns north toward the Rhine-Main corridor, giving right-side passengers a brief view of Frankfurt's distinctive skyscraper skyline and the Main river before leveling off over flat farmland.
Landing at LCY
RIGHTOn the standard approach into London City from the east, the aircraft tracks over the Thames Estuary and follows the river inland, with Canary Wharf's cluster of glass towers passing close on the north (right) side just before touchdown on runway 27.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to City (LCY)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Frankfurt to London. The right side offers the only real visual variety on this short hop — a glimpse of Frankfurt's skyline at takeoff and the Thames/Canary Wharf approach into London City, while the left side faces mostly featureless Belgian and Dutch farmland throughout cruise.
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 Frankfurt on the westerly runways, the aircraft typically turns north toward the Rhine-Main corridor, giving right-side passengers a brief view of Frankfurt's distinctive skyscraper skyline and the Main river before leveling off over flat farmland. Notable sights include: Frankfurt skyline (Commerzbank Tower, Messeturm), Main river, Rhine-Main plain.
What can I see when landing at City in London?
When landing at City (LCY), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the standard approach into London City from the east, the aircraft tracks over the Thames Estuary and follows the river inland, with Canary Wharf's cluster of glass towers passing close on the north (right) side just before touchdown on runway 27. Notable sights include: Canary Wharf towers, River Thames, Thames Estuary, Docklands.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to London?
The flight from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to City (LCY) takes about 1 hour 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 385 miles (620 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Frankfurt to London flight path pass over?
Flat agricultural plains of western Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, with a crossing of the southern North Sea/English Channel before reaching the English coast near the Thames Estuary.