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HAM → GVA
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamburg Airport (Hamburg) to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (Geneva)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a spectacular approach into Geneva, featuring panoramic views of the Swiss Alps, the Mont Blanc massif, and the stunning expanse of Lake Geneva.
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Hamburg & Elbe River
Aerial views of the Elbphilharmonie, the Port of Hamburg, and the winding Elbe river immediately after departure.
Harz Mountains
The highest mountain range in Northern Germany, featuring the prominent Brocken peak.
Lake Constance
Distant views of the 'Bodensee' where Germany, Austria, and Switzerland meet.
Bernese Alps
Iconic peaks like the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau are visible in the distance on clear days.
Mont Blanc Massif
As the plane turns for its final approach, the highest peak in the Alps dominates the southern horizon.
Lake Geneva Coastline
Beautiful views of the crescent-shaped lake and the terraced vineyards of Lavaux.
Sit on the left for the best mountain scenery. For morning flights, this side will be sunnier, which is great for photography but requires sunglasses. The highlight is the last 15 minutes of the flight when the plane maneuvers around the lake to align with the runway. Winter flights offer particularly stunning views of the snow-covered Alps.
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Lower Saxony Plains
Expansive views of Northern German farmland and the Lüneburg Heath region.
Frankfurt Skyline
Depending on the specific airway, the skyscrapers of Germany's financial hub may be visible to the east.
Black Forest
Dense evergreen forests and rolling hills of the Schwarzwald region in Southwestern Germany.
Vosges Mountains
The rounded ridges of the French Vosges range across the Rhine Valley.
Jura Mountains
The dramatic limestone folds of the Jura range mark the final descent into the Geneva basin.
Geneva City
A close-up view of the city center and sometimes the Jet d'Eau fountain during the final seconds of landing.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Jura mountains. It offers a clearer view of the French-Swiss border region. During the descent, watch for the unique geological formations of the Jura range, which appear as long, parallel limestone ridges.
Book Hotels in GenevaDistance: 867 km (539 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Arrival: GVA (46.23809814453125, 6.108950138092041)
Route Type: International
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