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FCO → KIV
Which side of the plane to sit from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Rome) to Chişinău International Airport (Chisinau)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Transylvanian Alps and the confluence of major European rivers, providing higher topographic contrast throughout the flight.
Central Apennines
Dramatic aerial views of the rugged Italian spine shortly after departure from Rome.
Belgrade
The Serbian capital visible at the meeting point of the Sava and Danube rivers.
Transylvanian Alps
The snow-capped peaks of the Southern Carpathians in Romania offering the flight's visual peak.
Iron Gates
The spectacular gorge on the Danube River forming the border between Serbia and Romania.
Vojvodina Plains
The geometric patterns of the Pannonian Basin as you cross northern Serbia.
Book a window seat in the forward or rear sections to avoid the wing. On morning flights, the left side is shaded, providing perfect lighting for photography of the Carpathian mountain ridges. Look for the massive Iron Gates gorge approximately 70 minutes into the flight.
Gran Sasso
The highest peak in the Apennines, often capped with snow, visible shortly after takeoff.
Dalmatian Archipelago
The stunning chain of islands along the Croatian coast during the Adriatic crossing.
Wallachian Plain
The vast, golden agricultural heartland of southern Romania stretching toward the horizon.
Bucharest Outskirts
The sprawling suburban landscape of the Romanian capital visible to the south.
Moldovan Vineyards
The rolling green hills and neat rows of vines during the final descent into Chisinau.
The right side is ideal for seeing the Croatian coastline, but be aware of direct sunlight on morning departures which can cause glare. During the descent into KIV, this side offers the best perspective of the unique Moldovan 'Codru' forest and agricultural steppe.
Distance: 1,441 km (895 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 55 min
Departure: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)
Arrival: KIV (46.92770004272461, 28.93099975585937)
Route Type: International
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