About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Capodichino (NAP)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Atlanta to Naples. Right side wins both the departure over Atlanta and the arrival into Naples with Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples. Over the Atlantic the view difference is minimal, but the right side also picks up the southern coast of Ireland and northern Spain during the transatlantic crossing.
What can I see during takeoff from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International in Atlanta?
During takeoff from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL), sit on the Right side for the best views. ATL's primary departure runways (8L/8R/9L/9R) head eastward, putting the Atlanta skyline and Stone Mountain to the right (south) side during climb-out. The right side also gives views over the dense urban grid of downtown Atlanta and the Piedmont terrain rolling southeast. Notable sights include: Atlanta downtown skyline, Stone Mountain (visible as a granite dome to the east-northeast), Lake Allatoona to the northwest, Chattahoochee River corridor.
What can I see when landing at Capodichino in Naples?
When landing at Capodichino (NAP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Naples Capodichino's primary approach is from the northwest on runway 24, meaning the aircraft tracks southeast over the Campanian plain before turning final. The right side faces southwest toward the Bay of Naples, giving clear views of Vesuvius, the bay, and the Sorrentine Peninsula. The left side faces inland toward the Apennines. Notable sights include: Mount Vesuvius, Bay of Naples, Sorrentine Peninsula, Castel dell'Ovo and Naples waterfront.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Naples?
The flight from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Capodichino (NAP) takes Approximately 10 to 11 hours.
What does the Atlanta to Naples flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over the US East Coast, crossing the Atlantic near the 45th parallel. Mid-flight features include the southern tip of Greenland or Iceland depending on routing, followed by the west coast of Ireland and Cornwall in England. Descent takes the aircraft over the French Alps or northern Italy depending on routing, with the Po Valley visible before the Apennines and the Bay of Naples.