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MIA → FCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Miami International Airport (Miami) to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Rome)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the US coastline, the possibility of seeing Greenland's ice caps on northern tracks, and the majestic approach into Italy with views of the Alps or the Italian mainland.
Miami Gold Coast
Departure views of Miami Beach, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the sparkling Atlantic shoreline.
Outer Banks
A unique aerial perspective of the thin barrier islands and the Graveyard of the Atlantic off North Carolina.
Northern Latitudes
On many tracks, you may spot the southern tip of Greenland or massive icebergs in the Labrador Sea.
The Alps
Spectacular views of the snow-capped peaks of the Western Alps if the route enters Europe via France or Switzerland.
Lazio Countryside
A scenic descent over the rolling hills and lakes of the Lazio region before touching down in Rome.
For overnight flights, the left side offers a chance to see the Aurora Borealis if the flight path goes sufficiently north. Upon arrival, the morning sun will be on the right, making the left side better for glare-free photography of the European landscape.
Gulf Stream
Watch the deep blue waters of the Gulf Stream current as you leave the Florida peninsula and head into the Atlantic.
Iberian Landfall
Sweeping views of the Portuguese or Spanish coastline if the flight takes a more southerly transatlantic route.
Balearic Islands
Glimpses of Mallorca and Menorca nestled in the deep blue Mediterranean Sea during the final leg of the journey.
Corsica & Sardinia
Dramatic mountain ridges and rugged shorelines of these major Mediterranean islands often visible on the descent.
Tyrrhenian Sea
Panoramic views of the Italian coast and the sparkling sea just before landing at FCO.
The right side is perfect for capturing the sunset shortly after leaving Miami. During the final hour of flight, look for the volcanic islands of the Mediterranean and the beautiful blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, but be aware of morning sun glare.
Distance: 8,329 km (5,175 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 48 min
Departure: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Arrival: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)
Route Type: International
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