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YYZ → FCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto) to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Rome)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the clear winner for this transatlantic crossing, offering the best vantage point for the snow-capped Alps during the descent and potential views of the Greenland ice cap and Northern Lights during the cruise.
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Toronto Skyline
Aerial views of the CN Tower and Lake Ontario shoreline immediately after departure from YYZ.
Greenland Ice Sheet
On more northerly Great Circle tracks, you may see the jagged eastern coast and glaciers of Greenland.
Irish Coastline
The first sight of the European continent, featuring the rugged green cliffs and bays of Ireland.
The European Alps
A spectacular traverse over the snow-capped peaks of the Swiss or French Alps as the plane turns south toward Italy.
Tuscan Landscape
The rolling hills and historic estates of Tuscany and the northern Lazio region during the final descent.
Select a window seat on the left for the best chance of seeing the Aurora Borealis during the dark hours of the transatlantic crossing. As the flight usually arrives in Rome in the morning, the sun will be on the right side of the plane, giving the left side better, glare-free lighting for photographing the Alps roughly 60 to 90 minutes before landing. Keep your camera ready once the pilot announces the crossing of the European coast.
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Maritime Provinces
Views of the rugged Newfoundland or Nova Scotia coastline before heading out over the open ocean.
Atlantic Sunrise
A front-row seat to a high-altitude sunrise over the horizon midway through the flight.
Brittany Peninsula
The rocky western edge of France where the Atlantic meets the English Channel.
Tyrrhenian Sea
Clear views of the Mediterranean's deep blue waters and distant islands like Corsica or Elba.
Civitavecchia Port
The major cruise port and the coastal towns north of Rome during the final approach into FCO.
The right side is perfect for early risers who want to witness the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. Be aware that because this is an eastbound flight, the sun will be quite strong on this side during the morning arrival, so you may need to lower your window shade to avoid glare. For the approach into FCO, this side offers great views of the Italian coastline and the Mediterranean Sea.
Book Hotels in RomeDistance: 7,086 km (4,403 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 20 min
Departure: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Arrival: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)
Route Type: International
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