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NCE → VCE
Which side of the plane to sit from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (Nice) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (Venice)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled sequence of views, starting with the iconic French Riviera coastline, followed by the snow-capped Southern Alps, and finishing with a world-class aerial perspective of Venice's historic center and lagoon.
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Côte d'Azur Departure
Breathtaking views of the Promenade des Anglais, the Port of Nice, and the luxury villas of Cap Ferrat immediately after takeoff.
Maritime Alps
Stunning vistas of the rugged peaks and deep valleys of the Mercantour National Park and the border region between France and Italy.
Monviso Peak
The 'King of Stone' stands out prominently as a sharp pyramid to the north, marking the highest peak in the Cottian Alps.
Po Valley Cities
Distant views of Northern Italian hubs like Milan and Pavia as the flight traverses the fertile Lombardy plains.
Venice Historic Center
On the standard approach to Runway 04, the left side provides the famous 'top-down' view of the Grand Canal, St. Mark's Square, and the Rialto Bridge.
Sit on the left (Seat A) for the iconic Venice view. If the flight is in the morning, the sun will be behind you, providing perfect lighting for photos of the Alps. Look out immediately after takeoff to catch the turquoise waters of the French Riviera. During descent, keep your camera ready as soon as the plane crosses the mainland coast near Mestre to capture the lagoon.
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Ligurian Sea
Expansive views of the deep blue Mediterranean, often dotted with cargo ships and luxury yachts heading to Genoa.
Port of Genoa
A clear view of Italy's largest commercial port and the historic Lanterna lighthouse as you fly along the Ligurian coast.
Northern Apennines
The rolling, green mountain range that separates the coastal regions from the flat Po Valley to the north.
Lido di Venezia
A great view of the long, narrow barrier island that hosts the Venice Film Festival and the Adriatic beaches.
The right side is excellent for seeing the coastline of the Italian Riviera. If the aircraft performs a circle over the Adriatic for its final approach, you will get a unique view of the Mose flood barriers. This side is better if you prefer seeing the transition from the sea to the Po Delta wetlands.
Book Hotels in VeniceDistance: 456 km (283 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: NCE (43.658401489300005, 7.215869903560001)
Arrival: VCE (45.505299, 12.3519)
Route Type: International
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