The right side captures the Alps during departure and the Khomas Highland/Namib desert transition during arrival, giving more consistent terrain drama than the left side, which mostly overflies flatter Adriatic and Central African terrain.
Flown FRA to WDH? Did we get it right?
Flight Path
Frankfurt to Windhoek is 5,039 miles (8,110 km), a flight of about 9 hours 45 minutes.
Mediterranean Sea near Sicily, Sahara Desert dune fields over Algeria/Libya/Chad, Congo Basin rainforest, Angolan highlands
Great circle distance and headings ›
.jpg?width=600)
_-_24_(50543603956).jpg?width=600)
Phase by phase
Takeoff from FRA
RIGHTDeparting FRA in the typical westerly configuration, the climb-out swings the aircraft south over the Rhine-Main basin, and the right side gets the better view of the Taunus hills and, further along, the snow-capped Swiss and French Alps including the Mont Blanc massif as the route bends south toward Italy.
Landing at WDH
RIGHTOn approach to WDH the aircraft descends over the rugged Khomas Highland, and the right side offers a clearer view of the escarpment terrain and dry riverbeds that mark the transition toward the Namib Desert to the west.
Will your flight be in sunlight?
Pick a date and time in the Sun Map to watch the sun move across your whole flight.
About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Frankfurt to Windhoek. The right side captures the Alps during departure and the Khomas Highland/Namib desert transition during arrival, giving more consistent terrain drama than the left side, which mostly overflies flatter Adriatic and Central African terrain.
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 typical westerly configuration, the climb-out swings the aircraft south over the Rhine-Main basin, and the right side gets the better view of the Taunus hills and, further along, the snow-capped Swiss and French Alps including the Mont Blanc massif as the route bends south toward Italy. Notable sights include: Taunus hills, Rhine River, Swiss Alps, Mont Blanc massif.
What can I see when landing at Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek?
When landing at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to WDH the aircraft descends over the rugged Khomas Highland, and the right side offers a clearer view of the escarpment terrain and dry riverbeds that mark the transition toward the Namib Desert to the west. Notable sights include: Khomas Highland escarpment, dry riverbeds, Windhoek city basin, distant Namib Desert fringe.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Windhoek?
The flight from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) takes about 9 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,039 miles (8,110 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Frankfurt to Windhoek flight path pass over?
Mediterranean Sea near Sicily, Sahara Desert dune fields over Algeria/Libya/Chad, Congo Basin rainforest, Angolan highlands