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GVA → SCQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (Geneva) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (Santiago)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Cantabrian coastline and the Picos de Europa, alongside the initial departure view of Lake Geneva and the Jura mountains.
Lake Geneva
Immediate views of the Petit Lac and the city of Geneva if the flight departs towards the west.
Bay of Biscay
The vast blue expanse of the Atlantic Ocean meeting the rugged coastline of southern France and northern Spain.
Bilbao and Santander
Aerial perspectives of major Basque and Cantabrian cities and their deep-water ports.
Picos de Europa
Dramatic limestone massifs that rise sharply from the coast, often appearing through the clouds.
Galician Rías
As you descend into Santiago, view the deep, forest-lined coastal inlets characteristic of the Galicia region.
Sit behind the wing for unobstructed views of the coastline. This side is spectacular during sunset flights as the sun dips into the Atlantic. During the final approach into SCQ, the lush green landscape of Galicia is most prominent on this side.
Western Alps
Distant but majestic views of the Swiss and French Alps, including Mont Blanc, visible shortly after departure from Geneva.
Massif Central
Overhead views of the ancient volcanic peaks and green plateaus of central France.
The Pyrenees
A long-distance panoramic view of the snow-capped border between France and Spain to the south.
Castilian Plateau
The high-altitude plains of northern Spain with traditional villages and geometric agricultural patterns.
Choose this side for morning flights to enjoy the sunlight illuminating the Pyrenees mountain range. It is also the best side to avoid direct glare if traveling westward in the late afternoon. Keep an eye out for the Garonne River as you cross into southern France.
Distance: 1,207 km (750 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: GVA (46.23809814453125, 6.108950138092041)
Arrival: SCQ (42.89630126953125, -8.415140151977539)
Route Type: International
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