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GVA → PRG
Which side of the plane to sit from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (Geneva) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (Prague)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a spectacular panoramic view of the High Alps, including the Mont Blanc massif and the Bernese Oberland peaks, followed by a crossing of Lake Constance and the Bohemian Forest.
Mont Blanc Massif
The highest peak in Europe is often visible south of the plane shortly after departure from GVA.
Lake Geneva Shoreline
Aerial perspective of the 'Jet d'Eau' and the luxury lakeside towns of Evian and Montreux.
Bernese Oberland
Distances views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks rising above the Swiss plateau.
Lake Constance (Bodensee)
A massive three-country border lake (Switzerland, Germany, Austria) visible during the transit across the border.
Bohemian Forest (Šumava)
The lush green border region between Germany and the Czech Republic, characterized by deep forests and low mountains.
The Right Side is the clear winner for Alpine scenery. Choose an early morning flight for the best light on the snow-capped peaks. During the final approach into PRG (if landing on Runway 24), this side may offer a distant glimpse of the Prague city center and its iconic spires.
Jura Mountains
Rising sharply immediately after takeoff, providing a rugged contrast to the Geneva basin.
The Black Forest
Dense evergreen canopies of southwestern Germany visible as the flight tracks northeast toward Bavaria.
Nuremberg and Northern Bavaria
The historic cityscape and the winding Regnitz river are often visible during the mid-flight cruise.
Plzeň
The industrial and brewing hub of Western Bohemia, identifiable by its large urban layout before the descent into Prague.
Sit on the left if you prefer views of the rolling German countryside and the Jura range. This side is better in the late afternoon to avoid direct sun glare. Watch for the distinctive shape of the Nuremberg castle area if the sky is clear.
Distance: 741 km (460 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 14 min
Departure: GVA (46.23809814453125, 6.108950138092041)
Arrival: PRG (50.1008, 14.26)
Route Type: International
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