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TFS → FCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Tenerife South Airport (Tenerife) to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Rome)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides spectacular views of the Spanish coastline, the Rock of Gibraltar, and the Balearic Islands, offering much more geographic diversity than the right.
Mount Teide
Dominating the view shortly after takeoff, Spain's highest peak is best seen from the left side.
Gran Canaria
The neighboring Canary Island is often visible as the aircraft climbs and turns northeast.
Rock of Gibraltar
A landmark view of the iconic limestone monolith at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea.
Sierra Nevada
The high, often snow-capped mountains of southern Spain are visible as you track the coast.
Balearic Islands
Glittering views of Ibiza and Mallorca as the plane crosses the Western Mediterranean.
Strait of Bonifacio
The picturesque gap between Corsica and Sardinia visible shortly before the final descent.
Book a window seat on the left side (Port) specifically for the midpoint of the flight to see Gibraltar. Morning departures are ideal to have the sun behind the aircraft while viewing the Spanish coast. Avoid seats over the wing (usually rows 10-22) for unobstructed photography.
Atlantic Ocean
Vast, deep blue views of the Atlantic during the initial oversea leg of the journey.
Moroccan Coastline
Aerial views of the North African shore and the coastal cities near Casablanca.
Atlas Mountains
On very clear days, the distant ridges of the High Atlas are visible to the southeast.
Alboran Sea
Busy maritime lanes and shipping vessels entering the Mediterranean from the Atlantic.
Sardinia
The rugged, mountainous interior and east coast of the Italian island of Sardinia.
Tyrrhenian Sea
The deep blue waters surrounding Italy's west coast during the final approach to FCO.
The right side is best for late afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Mediterranean Sea. During the final approach to FCO, the right side may offer views of the Italian coastline and the port of Civitavecchia if landing towards the south.
Distance: 3,018 km (1,875 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 33 min
Departure: TFS (28.044500351, -16.5725002289)
Arrival: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)
Route Type: International
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