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NTE → FCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Nantes Atlantique Airport (Nantes) to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Rome)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior as it offers a front-row seat to the snow-capped French Alps, the volcanic landscapes of the Massif Central, and a stunning perspective of the Italian coastline including Tuscany.
Nantes and the Loire
Aerial views of the city center and the wide Loire River winding toward the Atlantic shortly after takeoff.
Chaîne des Puys
A striking chain of dormant volcanic craters in the Massif Central region of central France.
The French Alps
Breathtaking views of high-altitude peaks, including the Ecrins National Park and occasionally Mont Blanc in the distance.
Côte d'Azur
The glamorous coastline stretching from Cannes to Monaco as the plane prepares to cross over the sea toward Italy.
Isola d'Elba
The largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago, famously known as the place of Napoleon's exile.
Book a window seat on the left (port) side for morning flights to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Alps perfectly. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes into the flight for the mountain peaks. As you approach Rome, this side often sees the Apennine Mountains if the flight path stays inland.
Southern Massif Central
The rugged, less-populated plateaus and deep gorges of the Cévennes region.
The Mediterranean Sea
Vast expanses of deep blue water as the flight crosses the Gulf of Lion.
Corsica
Distant views of the jagged, mountainous skyline of the French island of Corsica to the south.
Ostia Antica
The ancient harbor city of Rome and the mouth of the Tiber River during the final descent into FCO.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It offers a more relaxing view of the Mediterranean. If the plane circles over the Tyrrhenian Sea before landing, you will get a great view of the Roman coastline and the Fiumicino beaches.
Distance: 1,247 km (775 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min
Departure: NTE (47.15319824220001, -1.61073005199)
Arrival: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)
Route Type: International
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