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YUL β†’ GVA

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

While both sides offer interesting views, the right side provides the most dramatic scenery during the descent, featuring the iconic Mont Blanc and a panoramic view of the Swiss and French Alps.

Right Side Highlights
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Maritime Provinces

Views of the rugged coastlines of New Brunswick and Newfoundland before heading out over the open ocean.

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French Countryside

The picturesque patchwork of farms and villages in Northern France as the sun rises.

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Mont Blanc

The highest peak in Western Europe dominates the horizon to the south during the descent into Geneva.

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Swiss Alps

A breathtaking panorama of the snow-capped Valais and Bernese Alps during the arrival phase.

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Geneva Jet d'Eau

The city's famous 140-meter tall water fountain is often visible if landing from the southwest.

The right side is the 'Alpine' side. For the best views of Mont Blanc, ensure you are awake at least 45 minutes before landing. Sunlight will hit the peaks from the east in the morning, creating a spectacular golden glow on the snow. Seasonal snow cover is most dramatic from December through May.

Left Side Highlights
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Montreal Skyline

Aerial views of Mount Royal and downtown Montreal immediately following takeoff from YUL.

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St. Lawrence River

The widening estuary of the St. Lawrence as the flight tracks northeast toward the Atlantic.

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Greenland Ice Sheet

On northern Great Circle tracks, the rugged glaciers and ice-filled fjords of southern Greenland are visible.

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Jura Mountains

The limestone ridges of the Jura range marking the final approach into the Geneva basin.

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Lac LΓ©man

The sprawling crescent of Lake Geneva, particularly clear during the northern approach pattern.

The left side is superior for potential Aurora Borealis sightings during the dark middle hours of the transatlantic crossing. Keep your window shade down during the middle of the flight to help others sleep, but check outside as you cross the French coast for the first light of dawn hitting the Jura mountains.

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Route Information

Distance: 5,905 km (3,669 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 57 min

Departure: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)

Arrival: GVA (46.23809814453125, 6.108950138092041)

Route Type: International

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