Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Reykjavik to Frankfurt. Left side wins both departure and arrival, and during the cruise over the Norwegian Sea and Scandinavia the left side also faces south toward the Norwegian coast and later Denmark, making it the consistently better side for the full journey.

During takeoff from Reykjavik (RKV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Reykjavik domestic airport (RKV) typically departs runway 19 heading south or runway 01 heading north. On a southbound departure toward Europe, the left side gives you views over Reykjavik city center, the Faxaflói bay, and the Snæfellsnes peninsula in the distance. The right side faces inland toward lava fields and less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Faxaflói bay, Reykjavik city center and Hallgrímskirkja church, Snæfellsjökull glacier on the Snæfellsnes peninsula, Mount Esja across the bay.

When landing at Frankfurt Main (FRA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Frankfurt Airport typically lands runway 25L or 25C from the east, meaning the aircraft approaches from the northeast on a westward heading. The left side faces south, giving views over the Frankfurt city skyline, the Main River, and the Taunus hills. The right side looks north over flat Rhine-Main plain with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Frankfurt city skyline (Bankenviertel skyscrapers), Main River bending through the city, Taunus hills to the northwest, Rhine River visible to the west near Mainz.

The flight from Reykjavik (RKV) to Frankfurt Main (FRA) takes Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours.

The route crosses the Norwegian Sea, passing south of the Faroe Islands, then over the Norwegian coast near Bergen or Stavanger, across southern Norway and Denmark, before descending into Germany. On clear days the Norwegian fjord coastline and the Danish straits are visible from altitude.