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GVA → AGP
Which side of the plane to sit from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (Geneva) to Málaga Airport (Malaga)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior scenic experience, featuring glimpses of the Western Alps after takeoff, the entire French and Spanish Mediterranean coastline, and the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada near the end of the journey.
Western Alps
Views of the French Alps and potentially Mont Blanc shortly after departing Geneva.
Golfe du Lion
A panoramic view of the French coastline including Montpellier and the Camargue wetlands.
Eastern Pyrenees
The dramatic meeting of the mountains and the sea as you cross from France into Spain.
Barcelona Cityscape
A clear view of the urban grid and the iconic Sagrada Família when flying along the coast.
Costa Blanca
Aerial views of the white sandy beaches and turquoise waters around Alicante.
Sierra Nevada
Stunning views of the Mulhacén peak, often snow-capped even in late spring, as you approach Andalusia.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. Keep your camera ready in the first 15 minutes for the Alps and the last 20 minutes for the Sierra Nevada. This side is consistently better for seeing the Mediterranean blue contrast with the coastline.
Jura Mountains
The lush, rolling ridges of the Jura range immediately after takeoff from GVA.
Massif Central
The ancient volcanic terrain and deep gorges of central France.
Central Pyrenees
High-altitude views of the most rugged and highest peaks of the Pyrenean range.
Spanish Meseta
The vast, colorful agricultural plains of the Spanish interior.
Rock of Gibraltar
Possible views of the famous limestone monolith if the flight path swings west for the AGP approach.
African Horizon
On clear days, the silhouette of the Moroccan Rif mountains can be seen across the Alboran Sea.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon or sunset flights to witness the golden hour over the Spanish plains. If the wind requires an approach from the west into Malaga, this side offers the best chance to see the Strait of Gibraltar and the coast of Africa. Check the weather for the Pyrenees; if clear, the mountain views are exceptional.
Distance: 1,380 km (857 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 50 min
Departure: GVA (46.23809814453125, 6.108950138092041)
Arrival: AGP (36.67490005493164, -4.499110221862793)
Route Type: International
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