PHL → FCO

East Coast Megalopolis

Shortly after takeoff from PHL, catch distant views of the New York City skyline and the glowing lights of the I-95 corridor.

Newfoundland Coastline

As the flight heads toward the Atlantic, the rugged, rocky shores of St. John's and the Newfoundland wilderness are often visible.

Greenland Ice Sheet

On northerly Great Circle tracks, witness the massive glaciers and icebergs floating in the North Atlantic near the tip of Greenland.

The Swiss & Italian Alps

As you cross into Europe, the left side provides a breathtaking panorama of the snow-capped Alpine peaks during the morning golden hour.

The Apennines

Descending toward Rome, see the 'spine' of Italy, featuring the rolling green and brown ridges of the Apennine Mountains.

Atlantic Sunrise

The right side faces south/southeast, providing a front-row seat to a spectacular sunrise over the ocean as you approach Europe.

French Countryside

On more southerly tracks, you can see the patchwork fields of central France and the curves of the Loire River.

Mont Blanc

Look for the highest peak in Western Europe standing prominently above the surrounding clouds near the French-Italian border.

Tyrrhenian Sea

During the final approach into FCO, enjoy the deep blue vistas of the Mediterranean and the coastline of the Lazio region.

Roman Coastline

See the ancient port areas and the modern beaches of Ostia just before the wheels touch down at Fiumicino.