Paris to Rome flight pathCDGFCO

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Flight time2h 05m
Distance684
Heading133° → 140°
Best side
LeftMostly left
★ 3.5 left·★ 3.0 right

The left side wins overall due to the more dramatic and varied approach into Rome, including the Tiber valley and coastal views, plus a possible glimpse of the Alps during cruise on clear days from the northern route.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Paris to Rome is 684 miles (1,101 km), a flight of about 2 hours 5 minutes.

Alps foothills near Lyon, Rhône valley, and the Ligurian coastline may be visible during cruise on clear days as the flight path crosses southeastern France into northern Italy.

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Paris (right side) — Marne river valley, eastern Paris suburbs, Seine tributaries

Takeoff from CDG

RIGHT

Departing CDG to the south/southeast, the right side offers views over Paris's eastern suburbs and the Marne valley before the route turns toward the Alps, giving a brief glimpse of the city sprawl.

Marne river valleyeastern Paris suburbsSeine tributaries
CDG Charles De GaulleHub for Air France, easyJet, Vueling
Aerial window seat view during landing at Rome (left side) — Apennine foothills, Tiber River, Fiumicino coastline, Rome's outer districts

Landing at FCO

LEFT

Arriving into FCO from the north, the left side gives passengers a view of the Apennine foothills and the Tiber valley leading into Rome, with the coastline near Fiumicino visible just before landing.

Apennine foothillsTiber RiverFiumicino coastlineRome's outer districts
FCO FiumicinoHub for ITA Airways

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Fiumicino (FCO)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Rome. The left side wins overall due to the more dramatic and varied approach into Rome, including the Tiber valley and coastal views, plus a possible glimpse of the Alps during cruise on clear days from the northern route.

What can I see during takeoff from Charles De Gaulle in Paris?

During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing CDG to the south/southeast, the right side offers views over Paris's eastern suburbs and the Marne valley before the route turns toward the Alps, giving a brief glimpse of the city sprawl. Notable sights include: Marne river valley, eastern Paris suburbs, Seine tributaries.

What can I see when landing at Fiumicino in Rome?

When landing at Fiumicino (FCO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arriving into FCO from the north, the left side gives passengers a view of the Apennine foothills and the Tiber valley leading into Rome, with the coastline near Fiumicino visible just before landing. Notable sights include: Apennine foothills, Tiber River, Fiumicino coastline, Rome's outer districts.

How long is the flight from Paris to Rome?

The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Fiumicino (FCO) takes about 2 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 684 miles (1,101 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Paris to Rome flight path pass over?

Alps foothills near Lyon, Rhône valley, and the Ligurian coastline may be visible during cruise on clear days as the flight path crosses southeastern France into northern Italy.