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Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides a superior perspective of the Western Alps and the stunning Tyrrhenian coastline during the approach to Rome.

Right Side Highlights
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English Channel

The narrow crossing between the white cliffs of Dover and the French coastline.

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Mont Blanc Peak

The highest peak in Europe is often visible as a jagged, white pyramid on the horizon.

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Italian Riviera

The dramatic meeting of the mountains and the sea along the Ligurian coast.

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Isle of Elba

The historic island in the Tuscan Archipelago surrounded by turquoise Mediterranean waters.

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Roman Coastline

Stunning views of the Ostia coastline and the Tiber River as the plane turns for final approach.

The right side is the best choice for afternoon flights to minimize direct sun glare. Watch for the dramatic transition from the high Alps to the Mediterranean Sea. During the landing phase at Fiumicino, keep your camera ready for the coastal views and the ancient harbor of Ostia Antica.

Left Side Highlights
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The English Midlands

Views of the industrial heartlands and sprawling urban centers of northern England.

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Parisian Horizon

On clear days, the distant outline of the Eiffel Tower and Paris can be spotted to the west.

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Central Alps

A breathtaking panorama of the high-altitude glaciers and valleys of the Swiss mountain range.

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Tuscany Vineyards

The characteristic rolling hills and orderly agricultural patterns of the Italian countryside.

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Rome Northern Sprawl

The dense urban architecture and historical villas on the outskirts of the capital.

Sit on the left for morning flights to catch the sun rising over the continent. This side offers better views of the inland Apennine mountains as you descend towards Lazio. Seasonal snow on the Alps is particularly striking in the low morning light.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,973 km (1,226 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 38 min

Departure: GLA (55.8718986511, -4.43306016922)

Arrival: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)

Route Type: International

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