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FCO → GDN
Which side of the plane to sit from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Rome) to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (Gdansk)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior sequence of geographic landmarks including the massive Lake Garda, the highest sections of the Austrian Alps, and the scenic Kashubian Lake District on arrival.
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Lake Bracciano
A stunning volcanic lake visible just minutes after departing from FCO.
Tuscany
Rolling hills and the Appenine mountain ridges stretching toward Florence.
Lake Garda
A breathtaking view of Italy's largest lake as you transition into the Alps.
High Tauern Alps
Fly directly over the glaciated peaks of the Austrian Alps including the Grossglockner region.
Prague Panoramas
Often visible in the distance as the flight path crosses the Czech Republic.
Kashubian Lake District
A beautiful mosaic of forests and blue lakes during the final descent into Gdansk.
Opt for the left side on morning flights to keep the sun behind the aircraft, ensuring better visibility and photography of the Alps. Watch for the dramatic mountain transition roughly 45 minutes into the flight.
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Historic Rome
Depending on the departure runway, you may see the Tiber River and the Vatican.
The Dolomites
The iconic jagged limestone peaks of the Italian Alps visible to the east.
Danube Basin
Broad views of the Austrian plains and the Danube river valley.
Tatra Mountains
On clear days, the high peaks of the Polish-Slovak border are visible to the south-east.
Vistula River
The winding path of Poland's main river as it flows toward the Baltic Sea.
Gdansk Bay
Aerial views of the Port of Gdansk and the long Hel Peninsula on approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun illuminates the Dolomites. During the landing phase, if the plane approaches from the east, you will have a perfect view of the Baltic coast and the Sopot pier.
Book Hotels in GdanskDistance: 1,472 km (915 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)
Arrival: GDN (54.37760162353515, 18.46619987487793)
Route Type: International
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