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GVA โ RUH
Which side of the plane to sit from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (Geneva) to King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular view of Mont Blanc shortly after takeoff, followed by the Italian peninsula and a stunning crossing of the Nile River and Red Sea.
Mont Blanc
The highest peak in Western Europe is clearly visible on the right shortly after departure from Geneva.
Central Italy
Bird's-eye views of the Apennine Mountains and potentially the outskirts of Rome.
The Nile Delta
The vibrant green ribbon of the Nile River valley contrasting sharply with the surrounding desert.
The Red Sea
Aerial views of coral reefs and the transition from the Sinai Peninsula to the Arabian coast.
Tuwaiq Escarpment
Dramatic cliff formations and rocky plateaus as the flight descends into Riyadh.
The right side is the 'landmark side' for this route. Be ready with your camera within the first 15 minutes for Mont Blanc. If flying during the day, expect the sun to be on this side, which may require closing the window shade for parts of the cruise over the Mediterranean.
Lake Geneva
View the entire crescent-shaped Lac Lรฉman and the Jet d'Eau shortly after takeoff from GVA.
Bernese Alps
A panorama of the Eiger, Mรถnch, and Jungfrau peaks as the plane heads southeast over Switzerland.
Venice and the Adriatic
The distinctive shape of the Venetian lagoon and the emerald waters of the northern Adriatic Sea.
Aegean Archipelago
A scattered mosaic of Greek islands against the deep blue of the eastern Mediterranean.
An Nafud Desert
The massive red sand dunes of northern Saudi Arabia stretching toward the horizon.
Sit on the left to avoid direct sun glare during daytime flights heading southeast. This side offers the best lighting for photography of the Swiss Alps and the Adriatic coast. Watch for the lights of Amman or Kuwait City on night flights depending on the specific airway taken.
Distance: 4,298 km (2,671 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 3 min
Departure: GVA (46.23809814453125, 6.108950138092041)
Arrival: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Route Type: International
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