GVA → DME

Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)

A stunning bird's-eye view of the crescent-shaped lake and the Jet d'Eau fountain immediately after takeoff.

Mont Blanc & The Alps

The highest peak in Europe is visible to the south, surrounded by the jagged, snow-capped Swiss and French Alps.

Lake Constance (Bodensee)

The large, prominent lake where Switzerland, Germany, and Austria meet.

Munich and Bavaria

The red roofs of Munich and the rolling foothills of the Bavarian Alps often appear midway through the flight.

Tatra Mountains

The sharp peaks of the Tatras on the Polish-Slovak border may be visible on the southern horizon.

Jura Mountains

Dramatic limestone ridges and dense forests marking the border between France and Switzerland right after takeoff.

Lake Neuchâtel

A clear view of the largest lake entirely within Switzerland as the flight heads northeast.

Berlin Area

On many northern routes, the sprawling metropolitan area of the German capital is visible in the distance.

Masurian Lake District

A glimpse of thousands of small lakes scattered across northeastern Poland.

Moscow Cityscape

Depending on the approach pattern to DME, the skyline and the Kremlin can sometimes be seen from the left.