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FCO → SOF
Which side of the plane to sit from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Rome) to Sofia Airport (Sofia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of Italy's highest Apennine peaks, the shimmering southern Adriatic, and the spectacular Vitosha Mountain directly upon descent into Sofia.
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Ostia Antica
The ancient Roman port city and the Tyrrhenian coastline visible immediately after lifting off from FCO.
Gran Sasso d'Italia
The highest peak in the Apennines, Corno Grande, offers a dramatic sight as the plane crosses over Abruzzo.
Lake Shkodra
The largest lake in Southern Europe, shared between Albania and Montenegro, glimmers in the sun.
Durmitor National Park
Glimpses of the deep Tara River Canyon and the jagged peaks of the Montenegrin highlands.
Vitosha Mountain
The massive, 2290m dome-shaped mountain that looms directly over Sofia, visible during the final banking turn.
The right side is the star for mountain lovers. During afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you, illuminating the Gran Sasso and the Balkan peaks perfectly. As the plane descends into Sofia, Vitosha Mountain will be very close on this side, providing a majestic entrance to the city.
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Tiber Valley
Aerial views of the winding Tiber river and Rome's northern residential districts shortly after takeoff.
Monti Sibillini
A view of the rugged limestone peaks of the central Apennines often capped with snow in winter.
Dalmatian Archipelago
In the distance, the scattered islands of the Croatian coast can be seen across the blue Adriatic.
Balkan Mountains
The Stara Planina range stretching across the northern horizon as you enter Bulgarian airspace.
Sofia Northern Districts
Industrial and residential views of the city's northern outskirts during the final approach.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during morning flights and a chance to see the distant Croatian coastline. Watch for the transformation of the landscape from the Italian hills to the more rugged, forested Balkan terrain.
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Get eSIMs for BulgariaDistance: 924 km (574 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)
Arrival: SOF (42.69669342041016, 23.411436080932617)
Route Type: International
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