The right side benefits from both a more scenic Frankfurt departure and a dramatic Pearl River Delta arrival, plus during cruise it faces the Tibetan Plateau's northern fringe and the Qilian Shan ranges in western China, giving more topographic variety than the flatter Siberian taiga and steppe visible on the left.
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Flight Path
Frankfurt to Shenzhen is 5,666 miles (9,119 km), a flight of about 10 hours 55 minutes.
Kazakh steppe, the Altai Mountains along the Mongolia-China border, the Gobi Desert, and the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau with the Qilian Shan range in Gansu province
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from FRA
RIGHTDeparting FRA in the normal westerly configuration, the aircraft climbs out and banks back over the Rhine-Main area, giving right-side passengers a view of Frankfurt's skyline and the Main river before the turn onto the eastbound track. The left side mostly shows the wooded, low Taunus hills with less visual interest.
Landing at SZX
RIGHTOn approach into SZX, the typical northerly-wind runway configuration brings the aircraft down from the north over the Pearl River Delta, and right-side passengers get a sweeping view of the Shenzhen and Hong Kong harbor area with its dense skyline and shipping channels just before touchdown. The left side faces inland toward flatter delta farmland with less visual drama.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to Baoan (SZX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Frankfurt to Shenzhen. The right side benefits from both a more scenic Frankfurt departure and a dramatic Pearl River Delta arrival, plus during cruise it faces the Tibetan Plateau's northern fringe and the Qilian Shan ranges in western China, giving more topographic variety than the flatter Siberian taiga and steppe visible on the left.
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 in the normal westerly configuration, the aircraft climbs out and banks back over the Rhine-Main area, giving right-side passengers a view of Frankfurt's skyline and the Main river before the turn onto the eastbound track. The left side mostly shows the wooded, low Taunus hills with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Frankfurt skyline and Main river, Rhine-Main industrial belt, Taunus foothills in the distance.
What can I see when landing at Baoan in Shenzhen?
When landing at Baoan (SZX), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into SZX, the typical northerly-wind runway configuration brings the aircraft down from the north over the Pearl River Delta, and right-side passengers get a sweeping view of the Shenzhen and Hong Kong harbor area with its dense skyline and shipping channels just before touchdown. The left side faces inland toward flatter delta farmland with less visual drama. Notable sights include: Pearl River Delta waterways, Shenzhen Bay and skyline, Hong Kong's New Territories hills in the distance.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Shenzhen?
The flight from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to Baoan (SZX) takes about 10 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,666 miles (9,119 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Frankfurt to Shenzhen flight path pass over?
Kazakh steppe, the Altai Mountains along the Mongolia-China border, the Gobi Desert, and the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau with the Qilian Shan range in Gansu province