The right side captures the most dramatic parts of the journey: a glimpse of Paris on departure, the Alps and Mediterranean coastline during cruise, and the iconic Vesuvius-and-bay approach into Naples. The left side faces mostly flat interior terrain with fewer recognizable features.
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Flight Path
Paris to Naples is 801 miles (1,289 km), a flight of about 2 hours 5 minutes.
The route crosses the western Alps near Mont Blanc, then continues over the Ligurian Sea and along the Tuscan coastline before descending toward the Tyrrhenian side of Italy near Naples.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CDG
RIGHTDeparting CDG toward the south, the right side offers a brief glimpse of the Paris basin and the Seine valley before the climb-out turns the aircraft onto its southeast heading. The left side mostly shows flat farmland north of Paris with little to see.
Landing at NAP
RIGHTOn approach to Naples using runway 24, the right side faces southeast across the Bay of Naples, giving a clear view of Mount Vesuvius rising above the city before touchdown. The left side only shows the inland hills and Apennine foothills with less distinctive scenery.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Capodichino (NAP)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Naples. The right side captures the most dramatic parts of the journey: a glimpse of Paris on departure, the Alps and Mediterranean coastline during cruise, and the iconic Vesuvius-and-bay approach into Naples. The left side faces mostly flat interior terrain with fewer recognizable features.
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 toward the south, the right side offers a brief glimpse of the Paris basin and the Seine valley before the climb-out turns the aircraft onto its southeast heading. The left side mostly shows flat farmland north of Paris with little to see. Notable sights include: Seine River bends, Paris suburban sprawl, flat Île-de-France farmland.
What can I see when landing at Capodichino in Naples?
When landing at Capodichino (NAP), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to Naples using runway 24, the right side faces southeast across the Bay of Naples, giving a clear view of Mount Vesuvius rising above the city before touchdown. The left side only shows the inland hills and Apennine foothills with less distinctive scenery. Notable sights include: Mount Vesuvius, Bay of Naples, Naples city skyline, Sorrento peninsula in the distance.
How long is the flight from Paris to Naples?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Capodichino (NAP) takes about 2 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 801 miles (1,289 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Naples flight path pass over?
The route crosses the western Alps near Mont Blanc, then continues over the Ligurian Sea and along the Tuscan coastline before descending toward the Tyrrhenian side of Italy near Naples.