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MSQ → GVA
Which side of the plane to sit from Minsk National Airport (Minsk 2) to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (Geneva)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the Swiss Alps and the iconic crescent shape of Lake Geneva during the final descent into Cointrin.
Warsaw Metropolis
View the Vistula River and the modern skyscraper cluster of the Polish capital as you cross Central Europe.
Lake Constance
The massive blue expanse of the Bodensee, where the borders of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland meet.
Swiss Alps
Distant but majestic views of the Bernese Oberland peaks including the Eiger and Jungfrau.
Lake Geneva
The plane often flies parallel to the northern shore, offering views of Lausanne and the Swiss Riviera during descent.
Mont Blanc
On clear days, Europe's highest peak is visible to the south just before the final approach into Geneva.
For the best photography, choose a seat behind the wing on the left side. The descent into GVA is the highlight; the plane usually follows the northern coastline of Lake Geneva. In winter, early morning flights provide spectacular 'Alpenglow' on the snowy peaks to the south. Look for the UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyard terraces near Lausanne.
Central European Lowlands
Expansive views of the dense forests and agricultural plains across western Poland and eastern Germany.
German Cities
Pass over the industrial and historical landscapes of the Saxony and Bavaria regions.
Jura Mountains
The long, limestone ridges of the Jura range which define the border between France and Switzerland.
CERN & Science Hubs
During the northern approach, you can often see the circular footprint of the Large Hadron Collider facilities.
The right side is excellent for viewing the Jura Mountains and the rolling hills of the French border. It is particularly beneficial on afternoon flights as it avoids the harsh southern sun glare. If the plane lands from the north (Runway 22), the right side offers the best view of the Geneva countryside and the CERN campus.
Distance: 1,770 km (1,100 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 22 min
Departure: MSQ (53.882499694824, 28.030700683594)
Arrival: GVA (46.23809814453125, 6.108950138092041)
Route Type: International
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