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AMS → FCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Rome)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the highest Alpine peaks, including Mont Blanc, followed by a stunning coastal descent along the Tyrrhenian Sea toward Rome.
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Mont Blanc
The highest peak in Western Europe dominates the horizon during the Alpine crossing.
Lake Geneva
The iconic crescent-shaped lake spanning the border of Switzerland and France.
Elba Island
A rugged island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, famous as Napoleon's place of exile.
Civitavecchia
The major port of Rome, often filled with massive cruise ships and ferries.
Tyrrhenian Coast
Scenic views of the Italian shoreline and the transition from sea to land during descent.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Mediterranean. It offers the most consistent views of the high Alps and the beautiful Tuscan coastline. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, the plane often follows the coastline, providing great views of the beaches and the port of Civitavecchia.
Book Hotels in RomeBernese Alps
Spectacular views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau massifs as you cross into Switzerland.
Florence
On clear days, the red dome of the Duomo and the Arno river are visible over the Tuscan hills.
Lake Bracciano
A massive, circular volcanic crater lake located just north of the Rome metropolitan area.
Rome Cityscape
During a northern approach, you may spot St. Peter's Basilica and the sprawling Eternal City.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography of the Alps. This side is better if the flight path tracks further east over the Apennine Mountains. Keep an eye out approximately 60 minutes into the flight for the most dramatic mountain peaks.
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Get eSIMs for ItalyDistance: 1,297 km (806 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 44 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)
Route Type: International
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