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FCO → EWR
Which side of the plane to sit from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Rome) to Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers the most diverse geographic views, featuring the majestic European Alps shortly after takeoff and the rugged, dramatic coastline of North America during the descent.
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The Alps
Spectacular snow-capped peaks of the Swiss and French Alps roughly 45 to 60 minutes after departure from Rome.
Newfoundland Coast
The first sight of North America, featuring the jagged, rocky cliffs and deep fjords of eastern Canada.
Cape Cod & Islands
The distinctive hook-shaped peninsula of Massachusetts and the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
Maine Wilderness
Dense evergreen forests and the highly indented 'dead-rise' coastline of the northeastern United States.
Hudson River Valley
A scenic transit over the Hudson River, providing views of the George Washington Bridge and Upper Manhattan.
The right side is ideal for photography as it faces north, away from the direct sun for most of the westbound journey. Watch for the Alps early in the flight. As you approach North America, the right side provides the best view of the transition from the Atlantic to the Canadian coastline. Look for icebergs off the coast of Newfoundland if traveling in late spring or early summer.
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Tyrrhenian Sea
Panoramic views of the Italian coast and the deep blue Mediterranean waters immediately after takeoff.
The French Riviera
Glimpses of the glamorous Côte d'Azur and the southern coastline of France depending on the flight path.
Jersey Shore
The sandy stretches of the New Jersey coastline and Atlantic City as you approach the New York metro area.
Statue of Liberty
Often visible on the final approach into EWR when landing on Runway 22L or 22R.
Lower Manhattan
The dense skyscraper forest of the Financial District is best viewed from the left during standard southern approaches.
Sit on the left if you prioritize the arrival sequence into Newark. For morning departures from Rome, the sun will be on the left side (south) for much of the flight, so keep your window shade down during the Atlantic crossing to avoid glare. The best views on this side occur in the first hour and the final 30 minutes of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 6,890 km (4,281 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 6 min
Departure: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)
Arrival: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Route Type: International
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