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FRA → GVA
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (Geneva)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views, featuring the sprawling Black Forest and a distant but spectacular panorama of the high Swiss Alps and Lake Geneva during the descent.
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Frankfurt Skyline
Aerial view of the 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers and the Commerzbank-Arena shortly after takeoff from FRA.
The Black Forest
Dense evergreen canopies and rolling hills of the Schwarzwald region as you fly south over Germany.
Swiss Alpine Panorama
In the distance, the snow-capped peaks of the Bernese Oberland, including the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, are visible on clear days.
Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)
The iconic crescent-shaped lake comes into full view during the descent, often including a glimpse of the Jet d'Eau.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. During the final approach into GVA, this side typically offers the best view of the Geneva city center and the fountain. Clear winter mornings provide the sharpest visibility of the distant Alpine peaks.
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The Rhine River
Follow the silver thread of the Rhine as it winds through the valley, marking the border between Germany and France.
Vosges Mountains
The rounded peaks of the Vosges range in the Alsace region of France are visible to the west.
Jura Mountains
The plane flies directly over or alongside the rugged limestone ridges of the Jura range just before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the French border. It provides an excellent perspective of the Jura Mountains' unique geology during the landing sequence. Keep an eye out for the CERN complex near the airport.
Book Hotels in GenevaDistance: 460 km (286 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: GVA (46.23809814453125, 6.108950138092041)
Route Type: International
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