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CIA → FMM
Which side of the plane to sit from Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (Rome) to Memmingen Allgau Airport (Memmingen)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning vantage point for the Tuscan countryside, the winding Po River, and a panoramic sweep of the Central Alps before descending over Lake Constance.
Lake Bracciano
A large, circular volcanic lake visible shortly after departing from Rome Ciampino.
Tuscan Hills
The iconic rolling landscapes and vineyards of Central Italy provide a beautiful geometric pattern below.
Po River
Italy's longest river visible as it meanders through the fertile plains of Northern Italy.
Bernese & Glarus Alps
Spectacular views of high-altitude Swiss and Austrian peaks, often snow-capped year-round.
Lake Constance
The western shores of the Bodensee are visible as the plane enters German airspace near the border.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. Watch for the dramatic transition from the flat Po Valley to the vertical walls of the Alps approximately 40 minutes into the flight. In winter, the snow coverage on the Swiss peaks is exceptionally photogenic from this side.
Rome Suburbs
Views of the ancient Appian Way and the eastern outskirts of the Eternal City during climb-out.
Lake Trasimeno
A massive, shallow lake in Umbria that appears as a silver mirror on clear days.
Emilia-Romagna
The vast agricultural heartland of Italy stretching toward the horizon.
Tyrolean Alps
Rugged views of the Austrian Tyrol and potentially the Zugspitze in the distance.
Allgäu Region
The lush, green Bavarian foothills and small villages characterized by onion-dome churches.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the 'Alpenglow' effect on the mountains. If the flight path takes a more easterly route, you may get a distant view of Lake Garda. Ensure your window is clean to capture the intricate detail of the Alpine valleys just before landing at Memmingen.
Distance: 713 km (443 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 11 min
Departure: CIA (41.7994, 12.5949)
Arrival: FMM (47.9888000488, 10.2395000458)
Route Type: International
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