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Our Recommendation
8.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side typically offers superior views of the Greenland ice cap on northerly tracks and the spectacular snow-capped peaks of the Swiss and Italian Alps during the morning descent into Italy.

Left Side Highlights
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Greenland Ice Sheet

On many flight paths, you can see the vast, rugged glaciers and deep blue fjords of southern Greenland.

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Aurora Borealis

On overnight flights during winter months, the northern horizon often flickers with green and purple solar activity.

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The Alps

As you cross from France or Switzerland into Italy, the left side provides a direct view of high-altitude glacial peaks.

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European City Lights

Pass over major hubs like London or Paris at dawn, seeing the urban sprawl illuminated against the dark.

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Apennine Mountains

During the final approach, the rugged spine of Italy is visible as you descend toward the Lazio region.

Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. The Greenland views occur roughly 3-4 hours after departure if the Great Circle route is taken. During the winter, keep your window shade open at night to spot the Northern Lights. The Alps appear approximately 60-90 minutes before arrival at FCO.

Right Side Highlights
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St. Lawrence Estuary

Aerial views of the massive river widening into the Gulf of St. Lawrence shortly after takeoff from YUL.

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Atlantic Sunrise

A stunning, high-altitude sunrise over the ocean horizon as you approach the European continent.

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Mediterranean Islands

Possible sightings of Corsica and Elba as the plane turns south toward the Italian coast.

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Tyrrhenian Sea

The deep blue waters of the Mediterranean sparkle as you line up for your final approach into Rome.

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Lazio Coastline

Views of the beaches near Fiumicino and Ostia Antica just before touchdown.

The sun rises on the right side of the aircraft on this eastbound route, which can be very bright; have your camera ready but use a polarized lens. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, the right side often gets a better view of the Mediterranean coastline and the Fiumicino port area.

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Route Information

Distance: 6,584 km (4,091 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 45 min

Departure: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)

Arrival: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)

Route Type: International

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