Frankfurt to Malta is 1,024 miles (1,648 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The right side dominates the cruise phase: shortly after crossing into Switzerland the route passes near the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc massif, then follows the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian coastlines past Elba, Corsica, and Sardinia before reaching Sicily and Malta, giving continuous mountain and coastal variety absent from the left side's more interior, plains-and-hills view over eastern Italy.
Flight Path
Swiss Alps (Matterhorn/Mont Blanc region), Ligurian Sea coastline near Genoa, Tuscan Apennines, Tyrrhenian Sea with Elba and Corsica visible, Sicilian coast before the final Mediterranean crossing to Malta
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from FRA
RIGHTFrankfurt's westerly departure runways send the aircraft climbing over the Rhine-Main basin before turning south toward Switzerland, and the right side offers the first glimpses of the Taunus hills and, further ahead, the northern Alpine foothills as the climb continues.
Landing at MLA
LEFTOn approach to Malta, aircraft typically curve in from the northeast to align with Runway 31, and this turn puts Valletta's Grand Harbour, the fortified Three Cities, and the deep blue coastline on the left side just before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to Luqa (MLA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Frankfurt to Malta. The right side dominates the cruise phase: shortly after crossing into Switzerland the route passes near the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc massif, then follows the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian coastlines past Elba, Corsica, and Sardinia before reaching Sicily and Malta, giving continuous mountain and coastal variety absent from the left side's more interior, plains-and-hills view over eastern Italy.
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. Frankfurt's westerly departure runways send the aircraft climbing over the Rhine-Main basin before turning south toward Switzerland, and the right side offers the first glimpses of the Taunus hills and, further ahead, the northern Alpine foothills as the climb continues. Notable sights include: Taunus hills, Rhine valley, distant Black Forest ridge, early Alpine foothills.
What can I see when landing at Luqa in Malta?
When landing at Luqa (MLA), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to Malta, aircraft typically curve in from the northeast to align with Runway 31, and this turn puts Valletta's Grand Harbour, the fortified Three Cities, and the deep blue coastline on the left side just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Valletta and the Grand Harbour, Sliema coastline, Malta's limestone cliffs, turquoise Mediterranean shallows.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Malta?
The flight from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to Luqa (MLA) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,024 miles (1,648 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Frankfurt to Malta flight path pass over?
Swiss Alps (Matterhorn/Mont Blanc region), Ligurian Sea coastline near Genoa, Tuscan Apennines, Tyrrhenian Sea with Elba and Corsica visible, Sicilian coast before the final Mediterranean crossing to Malta