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FCO → BOD
Which side of the plane to sit from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Rome) to Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (Bordeaux)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning coastal journey, providing front-row seats to the Tuscan Archipelago, the glitz of the French Riviera, and the expansive Gulf of Lion before reaching the Atlantic side of France.
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Tuscan Archipelago
Shortly after takeoff, catch views of the islands of Elba and Montecristo floating in the Tyrrhenian Sea.
French Riviera
Enjoy a panoramic view of the Côte d'Azur coastline, including the famous beaches of Nice, Cannes, and St. Tropez.
Pyrenees Silhouette
On clear days, the high peaks of the Pyrenees are visible far to the south as you cross through Occitanie.
Gulf of Lion
Dramatic views of the Mediterranean curve where the sea meets the rugged southern French marshes.
Entre-Deux-Mers
The lush vineyard landscape between the Garonne and Dordogne rivers appears during the final approach.
Sit on the left for the best Mediterranean light. For morning flights, this side avoids the direct glare of the sun. Watch for the island of Elba approximately 15-20 minutes after departure from Rome. If landing from the east, you will see the famous wine chateaux of the Garonne valley just before touchdown.
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Tuscany Interior
Aerial views of the rolling hills, cypress trees, and historic hilltop towns of central Italy.
Maritime Alps
Glimpse the snow-capped southern edge of the Alps as the flight crosses from Italy into French airspace.
Massif Central
Fly over the ancient volcanic plateaus and deep gorges of central France’s most rugged highland region.
Dordogne Chateaux
Spot historic stone fortifications and winding river bends as the aircraft descends toward Bordeaux.
Landes Forest
The edge of Europe's largest maritime pine forest is visible to the south-west of the airport during landing.
The right side is ideal for mountain lovers, offering distant views of the Alps to the north. This side is particularly scenic during sunset flights as the landscape of the Massif Central glows in orange hues. Keep an eye out for the city of Toulouse which may appear in the distance to the south-east.
Book Hotels in BordeauxDistance: 1,099 km (683 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)
Arrival: BOD (44.8283004761, -0.7155560255050001)
Route Type: International
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