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Our Recommendation
8.8

Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side is superior for this route, offering a stunning panoramic view of the Barcelona skyline upon departure, followed by a close-up of the dramatic Cap Corse and the picturesque islands of the Tuscan Archipelago.

Left Side Highlights
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Barcelona Skyline

Immediate views of the Eixample grid, Sagrada Família, and the Agbar Tower as you climb out of BCN.

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Costa Brava

The rugged, rocky coastline of northern Catalonia and the seaside towns of Girona province.

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Cap Corse

The sharp northern 'finger' of Corsica, featuring steep mountains plunging into the turquoise sea.

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Elba Island

The largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago, famous for its lush greenery and Napoleon's exile.

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Lake Bracciano

A massive, perfectly circular volcanic crater lake visible during the final descent into Rome.

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Rome Cityscape

Potential views of the Vatican City and the Tiber River winding through the Eternal City depending on the wind direction.

Sit on the left for the best land-to-sea ratio. For afternoon flights, this side keeps the sun behind the aircraft, providing better lighting for photography of Corsica and the Italian coast. Watch the window approximately 45-50 minutes after takeoff for the most dramatic island views.

Right Side Highlights
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Balearic Sea

Expansive views of the deep blue Mediterranean, often dotted with cargo ships and ferries.

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Northern Sardinia

Distant views of the rugged granite mountains of the Gallura region if the flight path is southerly.

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Bonifacio Strait

The narrow stretch of water separating the islands of Corsica and Sardinia.

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Tyrrhenian Horizon

An unobstructed view of the southern horizon, spectacular during sunrise or sunset flights.

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Lazio Coastline

The sandy beaches of Fregene and Ostia as the plane aligns with the FCO runways.

The right side is ideal for morning flights if you want to see the sun rising over the Tyrrhenian Sea. While mostly maritime, it offers a peaceful, meditative view of the open ocean. If the flight path shifts south, keep an eye out for the northern tip of Sardinia roughly halfway through the flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 847 km (526 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min

Departure: BCN (41.2971, 2.07846)

Arrival: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)

Route Type: International

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