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GVA → TFS
Which side of the plane to sit from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (Geneva) to Tenerife South Airport (Tenerife)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior departure sequence with iconic views of Lake Geneva and the Alps, followed by a dramatic perspective of the Pyrenees and a likely sighting of Gran Canaria during the final descent into Tenerife.
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Lake Geneva & Jet d'Eau
Immediately after takeoff, witness the crescent-shaped Lac Léman and the famous water fountain if departing toward the lake.
Mont Blanc & The Alps
Gaze east to see the highest peak in Europe and the jagged snow-capped peaks of the French and Swiss Alps.
Eastern Pyrenees
Crossing from France to Spain, the rugged mountain border provides a stark geological transition visible beneath the wing.
The Spanish Meseta
The high central plateau of Spain offers vast golden landscapes and geometric agricultural patterns.
Gran Canaria View
On the final approach to Tenerife South, the neighboring island of Gran Canaria is often visible to the left across the Atlantic.
Book an early morning flight for the best lighting on the Alps. Sitting on the left provides better views of the Mediterranean coastline from a distance if the flight path tracks slightly east. During winter, the contrast between the snowy Pyrenees and the arid Spanish interior is particularly striking.
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Jura Mountains
A close-up view of the forested Jura ridges immediately after departing GVA, especially if the plane turns west.
Massif Central
Observe the ancient, extinct volcanic domes of the Puy de Dôme region in central France.
Madrid Metropolitan Area
If the flight path follows the central airway, the sprawling capital of Spain and its northern mountains are visible.
Atlantic Coastline
Views of the Portuguese or southwestern Spanish coast as the aircraft transitions from land to the open ocean.
Mount Teide
The absolute highlight of the right side; Spain's highest peak dominates the skyline as you descend into Tenerife.
The right side is the 'winner' for the arrival phase. As you approach Tenerife from the northeast, Mount Teide will be prominently visible to the right. To avoid the harsh afternoon sun glare when flying southwest, the right side is generally preferred for afternoon departures as the sun will be on the left side of the aircraft.
Book Hotels in TenerifeDistance: 2,832 km (1,760 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 47 min
Departure: GVA (46.23809814453125, 6.108950138092041)
Arrival: TFS (28.044500351, -16.5725002289)
Route Type: International
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