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RTM → FCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (Rotterdam) to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Rome)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior visual experience, combining the massive peaks of the French Alps, including Mont Blanc, with a stunning descent along the Italian coastline and the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Mont Blanc
The highest peak in Western Europe is often visible to the west as you cross the Alps.
Ligurian Coast
The dramatic point where the mountains meet the Mediterranean sea near Genoa.
Genoa Port
One of Italy's largest maritime hubs, visible as the plane leaves the mainland.
Isle of Elba
The rugged island known for Napoleon's exile, surrounded by clear Tyrrhenian waters.
Tyrrhenian Shoreline
Panoramic views of the Italian coastline and the beaches of Ladispoli during descent.
Fiumicino Approach
Low-altitude views of the Tiber river mouth and the Mediterranean just before touchdown.
The right side is perfect for afternoon flights to witness a spectacular sunset over the Mediterranean. During the final approach into FCO, you often fly parallel to the coast, offering unparalleled views of the sea.
Brussels Cityscape
A clear view of the Belgian capital and the Atomium shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
The Ardennes
Dense, rolling forests stretching across Southern Belgium and into Luxembourg.
Swiss-Italian Alps
Expansive views of the central Alpine chain, including glaciers and high-altitude lakes.
Lake Maggiore
A beautiful blue expanse tucked into the foothills of the Italian Alps near Milan.
Tuscan Countryside
The iconic landscape of rolling hills and vineyards as the flight enters Central Italy.
Ancient Rome
Distant views of the 'Eternal City' and the Apennine Mountains during the final approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and get the best illumination of the Alpine peaks. This side is also better for spotting the major Italian lakes like Como and Maggiore if the path is inland.
Distance: 1,274 km (792 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: RTM (51.956902, 4.43722)
Arrival: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)
Route Type: International
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