Seeing Amalfi Coast from a plane
Photo: Bruno Rijsman, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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A 30-mile stretch on the south side of the Sorrento Peninsula where pastel towns cling to cliffs above the sea. Look for lemon terraces and Positano spilling down the slopes, with Capri off the western tip.
2 of our routes pass it. Italy
The easy pick
Newark to Naples: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Newark to Naples | Right | on the way down |
| Philadelphia to Naples | Left | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Amalfi Coast from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Amalfi Coast from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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