About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Ciampino (CIA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Rome. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During cruise at 35,000 feet heading roughly southeast, the left side also faces northeast toward the Alps as you cross them, giving views of the Mont Blanc massif and the Po Valley of northern Italy, while the right side looks toward the Mediterranean coast.
What can I see during takeoff from Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CDG typically departs eastward on runways 09L/09R or southward on 08L/08R. A left (north/east-facing) seat gives you a view back over Paris as you climb out, with the Seine river bends and the dense urban grid of the city clearly visible. The Eiffel Tower and central Paris are to the southwest during climb, best caught from the left side looking back. Notable sights include: Paris city center and Seine river bends, Marne river valley to the east, Disneyland Paris resort complex near Marne-la-Vallée, Brie agricultural plateau patchwork.
What can I see when landing at Ciampino in Rome?
When landing at Ciampino (CIA), sit on the Left side for the best views. CIA sits southeast of Rome and typically receives aircraft from the northwest on runway 15. On approach from the northwest, the left side faces northeast toward the Alban Hills (Castelli Romani volcanic hills) and offers a clear view of the Roman Campagna and the southeastern urban sprawl of Rome. The right side faces away toward open countryside. Notable sights include: Alban Hills (Castelli Romani) volcanic crater lakes including Lake Albano, Roman Campagna flat plain, southeastern Rome urban districts, Tiber river valley to the northwest.
How long is the flight from Paris to Rome?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Ciampino (CIA) takes Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
What does the Paris to Rome flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Burgundy plateau and Rhône-Alpes region of France, then the western Alps including the Mont Blanc massif area, before descending over the Po Valley of northern Italy near Turin or Milan, crossing the Apennine mountain spine of central Italy, and arriving over the Roman Campagna. The Alps crossing is the most visually dramatic segment of the route.