Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Cedar City to Rome. While takeoff favors the left for Utah's red rock scenery, the landing approach into Rome—where you'll see the Tiber River, the city itself, and the Alban Hills—offers more sustained and iconic views. Right side wins overall for the transatlantic journey.

During takeoff from Cedar City Rgnl (CDC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers immediate views of the red rock formations and escarpments surrounding Cedar City. The aircraft will climb northwest initially, giving left-seat passengers direct sightlines to the distinctive Markagunt Plateau and surrounding canyon country. Notable sights include: Markagunt Plateau, Cedar Breaks National Monument rim, Hurricane Cliffs, Kolob Canyons.

When landing at Fiumicino (FCO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides the best approach views into Rome. The aircraft descends from the northwest, and right-seat passengers will see the Tiber River valley, the urban sprawl of Rome itself, and the Alban Hills to the southeast as the aircraft lines up for Fiumicino's westward runways. Notable sights include: Tiber River valley, Rome city center and urban districts, Alban Hills, Tyrrhenian Sea coastline.

The flight from Cedar City Rgnl (CDC) to Fiumicino (FCO) takes Approximately 13-14 hours.

The flight path crosses the Rocky Mountains (visible during early climb), then traverses the Great Plains and Atlantic coast. Over the Atlantic, you'll pass south of Greenland and Iceland. Approaching Europe, the flight crosses the British Isles and English Channel, then continues southeast over France and the Alps before descending into Italy. The Alps are the most dramatic midpoint feature, visible as a snow-capped ridge if flying during daylight hours and clear conditions.