London to Geneva flight pathLCYGVA

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Flight time1h 50m
Distance456
Heading141° → 145°
Best side
LeftMostly left
★ 3.5 left·★ 2.5 right

While the Thames departure offers a nice urban view, it's brief and modest compared to the dramatic Alpine scenery on the Geneva approach, where Mont Blanc and the surrounding peaks dominate the left-side view during descent.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

London to Geneva is 456 miles (734 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.

English Channel crossing, rolling farmland of northern France (Picardy and Champagne), and the forested ridges of the Jura mountains just before the descent into the Geneva basin

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from London (right side) — River Thames bends, Canary Wharf towers, O2 Arena, Docklands

Takeoff from LCY

RIGHT

Departing LCY on runway 27, the initial left turn southeast puts the right-side windows facing north over the Thames, giving passengers a good look at Canary Wharf, the O2 Arena, and the river's meanders before the aircraft settles on its southeast heading toward the Channel.

River Thames bendsCanary Wharf towersO2 ArenaDocklands
LCY CityHub for British Airways CityFlyer

Landing at GVA

LEFT

On the descent into GVA using runway 22, the aircraft approaches from the northeast and turns onto a southwest final approach, putting the Alps and the distant peak of Mont Blanc on the left side of the cabin just before landing.

Mont Blanc massifJura mountainsLake Geneva's edgeGeneva cityscape
GVA Geneva CointrinHub for easyJet, Swiss International Air Lines

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City (LCY) to Geneva Cointrin (GVA)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Geneva. While the Thames departure offers a nice urban view, it's brief and modest compared to the dramatic Alpine scenery on the Geneva approach, where Mont Blanc and the surrounding peaks dominate the left-side view during descent.

What can I see during takeoff from City in London?

During takeoff from City (LCY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing LCY on runway 27, the initial left turn southeast puts the right-side windows facing north over the Thames, giving passengers a good look at Canary Wharf, the O2 Arena, and the river's meanders before the aircraft settles on its southeast heading toward the Channel. Notable sights include: River Thames bends, Canary Wharf towers, O2 Arena, Docklands.

What can I see when landing at Geneva Cointrin in Geneva?

When landing at Geneva Cointrin (GVA), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the descent into GVA using runway 22, the aircraft approaches from the northeast and turns onto a southwest final approach, putting the Alps and the distant peak of Mont Blanc on the left side of the cabin just before landing. Notable sights include: Mont Blanc massif, Jura mountains, Lake Geneva's edge, Geneva cityscape.

How long is the flight from London to Geneva?

The flight from City (LCY) to Geneva Cointrin (GVA) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 456 miles (734 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the London to Geneva flight path pass over?

English Channel crossing, rolling farmland of northern France (Picardy and Champagne), and the forested ridges of the Jura mountains just before the descent into the Geneva basin