Seeing Naples from a plane6 ★
Spread around its bay beneath Vesuvius, which buried Pompeii in 79 AD. Look for the volcano's broken cone east of the city and the islands of Capri and Ischia offshore.
2 of our routes pass it. Italy · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
New York to Dubai: sit on the left, 431 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Dubai | Left | 431 min after takeoff |
| Philadelphia to Athens | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 456 min after takeoff |
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 Naples from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Naples from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Naples at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
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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