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GVA → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (Geneva) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled panorama of Lake Geneva immediately after takeoff, followed by distant views of the high Swiss Alps and the dense canopy of the Black Forest.
Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)
Incredible views of the crescent-shaped lake and the Jet d'Eau fountain if the plane departs towards the north.
Swiss Alps Panorama
Stunning distant views of the Bernese Oberland and Mont Blanc massif on the horizon during the initial cruise.
The Black Forest
Fly directly over the dense, dark evergreen canopy of the Schwarzwald as you enter German airspace.
Frankfurt Skyline
If the wind dictates an approach from the east (Runway 25L/R), you'll see the 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers clearly.
Odenwald Hills
Lush, rolling hills and scattered historic towns of the Odenwald region just south of Frankfurt.
Book a window seat forward of the wing for the most unobstructed view of Lake Geneva. For the best photography of the Alps, morning flights provide front-lighting on the peaks. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff as the plane often banks right, showcasing the city and the lake.
Jura Mountains
Dramatic limestone ridges and deep valleys of the Jura range visible shortly after departure from Geneva.
Rhine River Crossing
Aerial view of the Rhine as it forms the border between France and Germany near the city of Strasbourg.
Vosges Mountains
The rolling, rounded peaks of the French Vosges range visible to the west across the Upper Rhine Plain.
Palatinate Forest
The expansive greenery of the Pfälzerwald, Germany's largest contiguous forest area, during the descent.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the glare of the sun. This side provides the best view of the Jura mountains and the industrial landscape of the Rhine-Neckar region near Mannheim during the descent into Frankfurt.
Distance: 460 km (286 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: GVA (46.23809814453125, 6.108950138092041)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: International
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