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DXB → GVA
Which side of the plane to sit from Dubai International Airport (Dubai) to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (Geneva)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the stunning Dubai skyline at takeoff, the rugged Zagros Mountains, and the iconic crescent-shaped Lake Geneva on the final approach into Switzerland.
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Dubai Skyline
Unmatched views of the Burj Khalifa and Dubai's architectural marvels shortly after takeoff.
Zagros Mountains
The dramatic, folded ridges of the Iranian landscape provide a geological masterclass from above.
Black Sea Coast
Deep blue vistas as the aircraft skims the northern coastlines of Turkey and Bulgaria.
Swiss Alps Panorama
A sweeping view of the snow-capped Swiss heartland and the Bernese Oberland peaks.
Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)
The quintessential approach view of the crescent lake and the Jet d'Eau fountain if landing from the northeast.
The right side is highly recommended for the arrival into Geneva; for the most common landing pattern (Runway 22), the lake and city are most visible from this side. In winter, the sun remains lower in the southern sky, meaning the right side (north-facing) will have softer, better lighting for photography throughout the journey.
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Mesopotamian Basin
Aerial views of the historic Tigris and Euphrates rivers winding through the Iraqi plains.
Mediterranean Coast
Beautiful views of the turquoise waters along the southern coast of Turkey and the Levant.
Dolomites & Italian Alps
Jagged limestone peaks of the Italian Alps visible as the flight enters central Europe.
Mont Blanc
Western Europe's highest peak often appears prominently on the left side during the descent into Geneva.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun when flying westward. This side is also the prime spot for catching a glimpse of Mont Blanc if the approach path comes from the south. Keep an eye out for the ancient cities of Iraq during the mid-flight segment.
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Get eSIMs for SwitzerlandDistance: 4,919 km (3,057 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 47 min
Departure: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Arrival: GVA (46.23809814453125, 6.108950138092041)
Route Type: International
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