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AMS → GVA
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (Geneva)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Swiss Alps and the full length of Lake Geneva during the final descent into GVA.
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Amsterdam & Polders
Clear views of the Dutch canal rings and the reclaimed land of the Haarlemmermeer region upon departure.
Rhine-Meuse Delta
The complex network of rivers and shipping channels in the southern Netherlands.
Vosges Mountains
The rounded, forested peaks of eastern France stretching along the horizon mid-flight.
Lake Geneva
A breathtaking panorama of the crescent-shaped Lac Léman as the plane aligns for approach.
The High Alps
Spectacular views of the distant snow-capped Swiss and French Alps, including Mont Blanc on clear days.
Sit on the left for morning flights to have the sun behind you, perfectly illuminating the Alps. Start looking out the window 15-20 minutes before landing to catch the transition from the French plains to the dramatic lake scenery. In winter, the snow-covered Jura and Alps create a stunning high-contrast landscape.
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Depending on the runway, views of the Dutch coastline and the industrial port of Rotterdam.
Ardennes Forest
The dense, rolling greenery of southeastern Belgium and the northern tip of France.
Jura Mountains
Detailed views of the limestone ridges and deep valleys that form the natural border near Geneva.
Geneva Cityscape
A close-up view of the United Nations buildings and the city's residential districts during the final approach.
Jet d'Eau
The world-famous water fountain is often visible on the right side when landing from the north (Runway 22).
The right side is best for sunset flights to see the golden glow over the Jura Mountains. If the wind requires a southerly landing, you will get an excellent look at the city of Geneva and its famous fountain just before touchdown. Keep an eye out for the CERN complex (Large Hadron Collider) located near the airport.
Book Hotels in GenevaDistance: 682 km (424 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 8 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: GVA (46.23809814453125, 6.108950138092041)
Route Type: International
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