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ALC → FCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Alicante International Airport (Alicante) to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Rome)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of island vistas across the Balearic Sea and a more scenic final approach over the Tiber River delta and the Tyrrhenian coastline.
Ibiza and Formentera
Early in the flight, these iconic Balearic islands appear to the south as you head toward the Italian peninsula.
Palma de Mallorca
A stunning perspective of the Bay of Palma and the southern coastline of Mallorca during the first half of the trip.
Tyrrhenian Sea Islands
Watch for the small, volcanic islands of the Tuscan Archipelago like Giglio appearing as jewels in the blue water.
Tiber River Delta
A classic view of the Tiber River winding through the landscape before it meets the sea at Ostia.
Ostia Antica
The sprawling ruins of the ancient Roman port city can often be seen clearly just moments before touchdown.
The right side is unbeatable for sunset flights, as the golden hour light reflects brilliantly off the Mediterranean. To maximize your view of Rome's ancient port ruins at Ostia, select a seat in front of the wing. This side also avoids the morning glare when traveling eastward from Spain to Italy.
Costa Blanca
Aerial views of Alicante's sprawling beaches and the distinctive Peñon de Ifach rock formation shortly after takeoff.
Serra de Tramuntana
The UNESCO-listed mountain range on Mallorca's northern coast provides a dramatic skyline against the blue sea.
Cap Corse
Spot the northernmost tip of Corsica, a rugged finger of land pointing toward the French mainland.
Civitavecchia Port
The historic 'Port of Rome' is often visible on the left during the northern descent path into Fiumicino Airport.
Rome Suburbs
If the flight path circles from the north, you may catch distant glimpses of the Vatican and the city's outskirts.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for clearer photography of the Spanish coast. In winter, look far north mid-flight to potentially see the snow-capped French Alps on the horizon. This side is also better for spotting the northern Lazio coastline during the initial stages of descent.
Distance: 1,156 km (718 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: ALC (38.28219985961914, -0.5581560134887695)
Arrival: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)
Route Type: International
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