About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Capodichino (NAP)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Naples. While the right side wins at takeoff with views of Paris, the left side dominates the majority of the flight — offering the Alps crossing over Mont Blanc and the western Italian ranges, the Apennines spine, and then the spectacular Vesuvius and Bay of Naples arrival. The left side delivers more sustained and dramatic scenery across the full 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. CDG typically departs eastward on runways 09L/09R or southeastward on 08R, meaning the right side faces south toward Paris city center. You'll get a clear view of the Seine river bends and the urban sprawl of Paris as you climb out. The Eiffel Tower and central Paris are distinctly visible to the south on a clear day. Notable sights include: Paris city center and Seine river bends, Eiffel Tower (distant, to the south), Marne river valley, Marne-la-Vallée suburbs.
What can I see when landing at Capodichino in Naples?
When landing at Capodichino (NAP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Naples Capodichino typically lands on runway 24, approaching from the northeast over the Bay of Naples. The left side faces southeast, giving you a direct view of Mount Vesuvius, the Bay of Naples, and the Sorrentine Peninsula. This is one of the most dramatic airport approaches in Europe. Notable sights include: Mount Vesuvius, Bay of Naples, Sorrentine Peninsula, Naples city waterfront (Lungomare).
How long is the flight from Paris to Naples?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Capodichino (NAP) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Paris to Naples flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast from Paris over Burgundy and the Rhône-Saône corridor, then crosses the French-Italian Alps roughly near the Mont Blanc massif or the Cottian Alps depending on routing. Over Italy the route follows or parallels the Apennine spine southward through Tuscany and Lazio, with the Tyrrhenian Sea visible to the right (west) and the Adriatic occasionally glimpsed to the left (east) in clearer conditions. The Po Valley may be visible briefly during the Alpine crossing descent.