Seeing Rome from a plane9 ★
Nearly 3,000 years of history along the Tiber. Look for St. Peter's dome and the Vatican's walls on the west bank, the oval of the Colosseum, and the river's S-bends through the center.
4 of our routes pass it. Italy · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Newark to Thessaloniki: sit on the right, 407 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Dubai | Left | 419 min after takeoff |
| New York to Naples | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 429 min after takeoff |
| Newark to Thessaloniki | Right | 407 min after takeoff |
| Philadelphia to Athens | Left | 444 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 Rome from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Rome from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Rome 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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