Cork to Geneva flight pathORKGVA

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Flight time2h 15m
Distance764
Heading115° → 126°
Best side
Left
★ 3.0 left·★ 1.5 right

The left side captures both the Cork Harbour departure and the dramatic Alpine approach into Geneva, while the right side mostly offers flat French farmland during cruise with no comparable highlight.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Cork to Geneva is 764 miles (1,230 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.

Flight path crosses the Celtic Sea, Brittany's coastline, and the French interior (Loire Valley and Massif Central foothills) before reaching the Alpine approach near Geneva.

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from ORK

LEFT

Departing Cork on runway 16, the aircraft climbs south over Cork Harbour before banking left (east) toward the continent, giving left-side passengers a clear view of the harbor, Great Island, and the city before the turn.

Cork HarbourRiver Lee estuaryGreat IslandCork city skyline
ORK CorkHub for Ryanair, Aer Lingus

Landing at GVA

LEFT

On approach to GVA runway 22, the aircraft descends from the northeast and turns onto final toward the southwest, putting the snow-capped Alps and Mont Blanc massif on the left side of the cabin just before touchdown.

Mont Blanc massifAlpine foothillsLake Geneva shorelineGeneva's Jet d'Eau
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 Cork (ORK) to Geneva Cointrin (GVA)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Cork to Geneva. The left side captures both the Cork Harbour departure and the dramatic Alpine approach into Geneva, while the right side mostly offers flat French farmland during cruise with no comparable highlight.

What can I see during takeoff from Cork in Cork?

During takeoff from Cork (ORK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Cork on runway 16, the aircraft climbs south over Cork Harbour before banking left (east) toward the continent, giving left-side passengers a clear view of the harbor, Great Island, and the city before the turn. Notable sights include: Cork Harbour, River Lee estuary, Great Island, Cork city skyline.

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 approach to GVA runway 22, the aircraft descends from the northeast and turns onto final toward the southwest, putting the snow-capped Alps and Mont Blanc massif on the left side of the cabin just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Mont Blanc massif, Alpine foothills, Lake Geneva shoreline, Geneva's Jet d'Eau.

How long is the flight from Cork to Geneva?

The flight from Cork (ORK) to Geneva Cointrin (GVA) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 764 miles (1,230 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Cork to Geneva flight path pass over?

Flight path crosses the Celtic Sea, Brittany's coastline, and the French interior (Loire Valley and Massif Central foothills) before reaching the Alpine approach near Geneva.