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PRN → GVA
Which side of the plane to sit from Priština International Airport (Pristina) to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (Geneva)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior sequence of views, starting with the dramatic Prokletije mountains of the Balkans, transitioning to the sparkling Adriatic coastline, and culminating in a spectacular close-up of Mont Blanc during the descent.
Prokletije Mountains
The 'Accursed Mountains' offer rugged, jagged karst peaks immediately after departure from Pristina.
Adriatic Coastline
Sweeping views of the turquoise waters along the Montenegro and Albanian coast as the plane heads west.
Po Valley
The expansive agricultural plains of Northern Italy, often revealing the city of Turin and the Po River.
Mont Blanc
The highest peak in Western Europe dominates the window view as the flight enters the descent phase near the French border.
Aosta Valley
Deep green alpine valleys and high-altitude glaciers of the Graian Alps visible just before entering Swiss airspace.
Sit on the left for the most direct view of Mont Blanc (4,807m) during the descent into Geneva. On clear days, the contrast between the Adriatic blue and the snowy Alpine peaks is world-class. Morning flights offer the crispest air for mountain photography, while late afternoon flights provide a warm golden glow on the southern faces of the Alps.
Dinaric Alps
Extensive limestone mountain ranges stretching across Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia.
Swiss High Alps
Distant but clear views of the iconic 'Big Three' (Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau) and the Matterhorn to the north.
Italian Lakes
Glimpses of the northern tips of Lake Maggiore and Lake Como nestled against the alpine foothills.
Lake Geneva
The iconic crescent-shaped Lac Leman and the Jet d'Eau fountain are often visible on the final approach.
Jura Mountains
The ancient limestone ridges that form the natural border between France and Switzerland north of the airport.
The right side is ideal for spotting the Swiss 'Four-Thousanders' in the distance over the northern horizon. During the final approach into GVA, this side often looks out over the full length of Lake Geneva. This side is also preferable for avoiding direct sun glare on afternoon westbound flights, ensuring better visibility of the horizon.
Distance: 1,252 km (778 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min
Departure: PRN (42.5728, 21.035801)
Arrival: GVA (46.23809814453125, 6.108950138092041)
Route Type: International
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