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NAP β EIN
Which side of the plane to sit from Naples International Airport (Naples) to Eindhoven Airport (Eindhoven)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, starting with an unparalleled view of Mount Vesuvius upon departure, followed by the Renaissance architecture of Florence and the stunning deep-blue Italian Lakes set against the snowy Swiss Alps.
Mount Vesuvius
Immediately after takeoff, the right side often looks directly into the massive crater of mainland Europe's only active volcano.
Florence & Tuscany
Clear views of the terracotta rooftops of Florence, including the Duomo, set amongst the rolling cypress-lined hills of Tuscany.
Italian Lake District
Spectacular aerial perspectives of Lake Como or Lake Maggiore, appearing like deep blue jewels at the foot of the mountains.
Central Swiss Alps
A breathtaking traverse over the Eiger, MΓΆnch, and Jungfrau peaks, offering a sea of white snow and sharp granite ridges.
Rhine-Meuse Delta
The final approach features the characteristic Dutch landscape of polders, complex canal systems, and the wide Meuse river.
Sit on the right for the iconic Vesuvius photo; however, be aware that if the wind requires a southern takeoff, the plane will bank right, giving you a full view of the Bay of Naples first. During winter months, the Alpine section is particularly stunning at midday when the sun is high, illuminating the deep valleys and snow-covered slopes without creating long shadows.
Tyrrhenian Coastline
Dramatic views of the Phlegraean Fields and the islands of Ischia and Procida during the initial climb out of Naples.
Rome & The Vatican
As the flight tracks north, the left side provides a distant but recognizable panorama of the Eternal City and the Tiber River.
Mont Blanc Massif
Views of Europe's highest peak and the jagged glaciers of the Western Alps near the French-Swiss border.
Brussels Skyline
During the descent phase, look out for the urban sprawl of Brussels and the distinctive Atomium monument in the distance.
For the best photography of the Italian coast, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind the plane. If the flight path takes a more westerly route, you may catch a glimpse of the island of Corsica in the distance. Ensure you are seated forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion when capturing the Alpine peaks.
Distance: 1,358 km (844 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 49 min
Departure: NAP (40.886002000000005, 14.2908)
Arrival: EIN (51.4500999451, 5.374529838559999)
Route Type: International
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