The left side captures the dramatic alpine departure from Geneva and a modest but pleasant hill view on arrival into Manchester, while the right side offers only the less distinctive Jura foothills at takeoff and flat Cheshire farmland on landing.
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Flight Path
Geneva to Manchester is 617 miles (992 km), a flight of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Rolling farmland of eastern France (Burgundy and Champagne regions), the English Channel crossing near the Normandy coast, and the patchwork lowlands of southern England before the Midlands
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from GVA
LEFTDeparting GVA on runway 22 the aircraft climbs southwest with the Mont Blanc massif and the French Alps dominating the left-side windows, along with a last glimpse of Lake Geneva's eastern arm before the right turn toward England.
Landing at MAN
LEFTOn final approach into Manchester via runway 23, the aircraft tracks southwest over Cheshire, putting the Peak District's rolling hills and Pennine ridgelines on the left side just before touchdown, while the right side faces the flatter, featureless Cheshire plain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Geneva Cointrin (GVA) to Manchester (MAN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Geneva to Manchester. The left side captures the dramatic alpine departure from Geneva and a modest but pleasant hill view on arrival into Manchester, while the right side offers only the less distinctive Jura foothills at takeoff and flat Cheshire farmland on landing.
What can I see during takeoff from Geneva Cointrin in Geneva?
During takeoff from Geneva Cointrin (GVA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing GVA on runway 22 the aircraft climbs southwest with the Mont Blanc massif and the French Alps dominating the left-side windows, along with a last glimpse of Lake Geneva's eastern arm before the right turn toward England. Notable sights include: Mont Blanc massif, Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), Chamonix valley foothills, Salève ridge.
What can I see when landing at Manchester in Manchester?
When landing at Manchester (MAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. On final approach into Manchester via runway 23, the aircraft tracks southwest over Cheshire, putting the Peak District's rolling hills and Pennine ridgelines on the left side just before touchdown, while the right side faces the flatter, featureless Cheshire plain. Notable sights include: Peak District hills, Pennine foothills, Cheshire Plain patchwork fields, Manchester's outer suburbs.
How long is the flight from Geneva to Manchester?
The flight from Geneva Cointrin (GVA) to Manchester (MAN) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 617 miles (992 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Geneva to Manchester flight path pass over?
Rolling farmland of eastern France (Burgundy and Champagne regions), the English Channel crossing near the Normandy coast, and the patchwork lowlands of southern England before the Midlands