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GVA → LIL
Which side of the plane to sit from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (Geneva) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (Lille)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled panoramic view of the entire crescent of Lake Geneva and the snow-capped French and Swiss Alps immediately after takeoff, followed by the rolling hills of the Champagne region.
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Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)
Stunning aerial views of the deep blue crescent lake and the city of Geneva as the plane climbs.
The High Alps
A magnificent horizon featuring Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Western Europe, visible for the first third of the flight.
Champagne Vineyards
Geometric patterns of world-renowned vineyards around the city of Reims as you traverse northern France.
WWI Battlefields
The landscape of Picardy near Arras, where scars of historic trenches and memorials are still visible from altitude.
This is the premier side for the 'money shot' of the Alps. Look out immediately within the first 10 minutes of flight. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the mountain peaks from the east, providing perfect lighting for photos.
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Jura Mountains
Dramatic limestone ridges and dense forests marking the natural border between Switzerland and France shortly after takeoff.
Morvan Regional Park
A vast expanse of granite peaks and deep woodlands in the heart of the Burgundy region.
Paris Peripheral View
On very clear days, the distant silhouette of the Parisian urban sprawl and the Eiffel Tower may be visible to the west.
Sit on the left if you prefer the rugged, hilly terrain of the Jura. This side is also better for afternoon flights as it avoids the harshest direct sunlight when heading north-northwest.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 530 km (329 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 53 min
Departure: GVA (46.23809814453125, 6.108950138092041)
Arrival: LIL (50.563332, 3.086886)
Route Type: International
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