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ZRH → GVA
Which side of the plane to sit from Zürich Airport (Zurich) to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (Geneva)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most iconic peaks of the Swiss Alps, including the Bernese Oberland, followed by a stunning approach over Lake Geneva with views of Mont Blanc.
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Lake Zurich
Aerial view of the city of Zurich and the long stretch of the lake immediately after departure.
Bernese Oberland
Clear views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks rising high above the Swiss plateau.
Lake Thun & Brienz
The turquoise waters of the Interlaken region visible to the south.
Mont Blanc
Europe's highest peak dominates the horizon to the south as you enter the Lake Geneva basin.
Lac Léman
The expansive crescent of Lake Geneva during the descent, often including the French Alps in the background.
Sit on the left for morning flights to have the sun behind you, perfectly lighting the Alpine peaks. In winter, the snow-covered mountains are spectacular. During the final approach, keep your eyes peeled for the Jet d'Eau fountain in Geneva's harbor.
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Jura Mountains
The rolling, forested ridges of the Jura range that run along the border between Switzerland and France.
The Three Lakes
Concurrent views of Lake Neuchâtel, Lake Biel, and Lake Murten as you fly southwest.
Creux du Van
The massive natural rock cirque located in the heart of the Jura mountains.
Swiss Plateau
A patchwork of agricultural fields, small villages, and the rolling hills of the Mittelland.
CERN & Meyrin
Views of the CERN campus and the Large Hadron Collider facilities just before touchdown at GVA.
Choose the right side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Jura Mountains. It provides an excellent perspective of the agricultural heartland of Switzerland and is typically calmer for photography as you avoid direct glare from the high Alps.
Book Hotels in GenevaDistance: 230 km (143 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 23 min
Departure: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)
Arrival: GVA (46.23809814453125, 6.108950138092041)
Route Type: Domestic
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