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BEY → FCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (Beirut) to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Rome)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular geographic progression, featuring the mountains of Cyprus, the rugged southern coast of Turkey, a dense cluster of Greek islands, and the central Apennine mountains of Italy.
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Island of Cyprus
Aerial views of the southern coastline and the prominent Troodos mountain range.
Taurus Mountains
The dramatic, often snow-capped peaks of southern Turkey visible across the sea.
The Dodecanese
A cluster of Greek islands including Rhodes and Kos scattered across the Aegean.
The Peloponnese
The rugged, historical landscape of southern Greece and its indented coastline.
Central Apennines
The 'spine' of Italy, featuring rolling hills and mountains before the descent into Lazio.
Greater Rome
Views of the Tiber River and the sprawling Roman suburbs as the flight nears its destination.
The right side provides more land-based landmarks, especially the Turkish coast and the Greek archipelago. For the best experience, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the mountains and islands. Watch for the stark contrast between the blue sea and the white Greek villages on the islands below.
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Levantine Basin
The deep blue expanse of the eastern Mediterranean Sea immediately after takeoff from Beirut.
Crete's Southern Coast
Distant views of the rugged Lefka Ori (White Mountains) on the large Greek island of Crete.
The Ionian Sea
Vast stretches of azure water while crossing from the Greek coast toward the 'toe' of Italy.
Calabrian Coast
The mountainous and dramatic coastline of Southern Italy as the plane enters Italian airspace.
Tyrrhenian Sea Approach
Beautiful views of the sea and the Roman coastline during the final descent into Fiumicino.
The left side is particularly rewarding for late afternoon flights, offering stunning sunsets over the Mediterranean. It is the best side for viewing the southern tip of the Italian mainland. Try to sit behind the wing to ensure your view of the Calabrian coast isn't obstructed during the turn toward Rome.
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Get eSIMs for ItalyDistance: 2,218 km (1,378 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 57 min
Departure: BEY (33.820899963378906, 35.488399505615234)
Arrival: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)
Route Type: International
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