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LED → FCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg) to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Rome)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of views, starting with the Baltic coastline, followed by the jagged peaks of the Dolomites, and concluding with a panoramic approach over the Tyrrhenian Sea into Rome.
Baltic Coastline
Stunning views of the Estonian and Latvian coastlines as the aircraft heads southwest.
Dolomites
Unrivaled views of the jagged, pale limestone peaks of the Italian Alps, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Lake Garda
Italy's largest lake is often clearly visible as a deep blue fjord-like shape among the mountains.
Tuscan Hills
The rolling hills and vineyards of Tuscany appear as the flight enters central Italian airspace.
Tyrrhenian Coast
During the final approach into Fiumicino, enjoy views of the Mediterranean coastline and the mouth of the Tiber.
Sit on the right for the best photographic opportunities of the Alps. For the final landing at FCO, the aircraft usually approaches from the sea, meaning the right side gets a beautiful view of the coastline and the Roman suburbs. Use a polarizing filter to reduce glare from the Baltic and Mediterranean waters.
St. Petersburg Outskirts
Aerial views of the southern districts and the historic Pulkovo Heights upon departure.
Warsaw Skyline
The Polish capital often appears as a dense urban grid with its distinctive skyscrapers.
Eastern Alps
High-altitude views of the Austrian and Slovenian Alpine ranges, often snow-capped.
Adriatic Horizon
On clear days, the distant blue expanse of the Adriatic Sea is visible to the southeast.
Apennine Mountains
The rugged 'backbone of Italy' provides a dramatic landscape during the descent phase.
Choose this side if you are flying during the morning to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. It is particularly good for spotting the transition from the flat plains of Poland to the rising peaks of Central Europe.
Distance: 2,351 km (1,461 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 8 min
Departure: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Arrival: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)
Route Type: International
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