The right side captures the two most dramatic moments of the flight — the Rocky Mountain departure from Denver and the Rome/Tiber approach into Fiumicino — while the left side's main advantage, a glimpse of the Great Lakes and Irish coast, is offset by many hours of open Atlantic Ocean.
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Flight Path
Denver to Rome is 5,550 miles (8,931 km), a flight of about 10 hours 50 minutes.
Southern Great Lakes shoreline, the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Newfoundland coast, a long North Atlantic crossing near 50°N, and the southern coast of Ireland before the route continues over France and the Alps into Italy.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DEN
RIGHTDEN departures bound for the northeast typically climb out heading south before turning east, putting the Front Range squarely on the right side of the aircraft. Passengers get a clear, close view of the Rockies' eastern escarpment before the plane banks away toward the plains.
Landing at FCO
RIGHTOn approach into FCO from the north, the aircraft typically banks to align with the runway, bringing Rome's urban sprawl, the Tiber's course, and the low Lazio hills into view on the right side before the final turn toward the coast. It's a stronger visual payoff than the largely open water seen on the left during the same descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denver International (DEN) to Fiumicino (FCO)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Rome. The right side captures the two most dramatic moments of the flight — the Rocky Mountain departure from Denver and the Rome/Tiber approach into Fiumicino — while the left side's main advantage, a glimpse of the Great Lakes and Irish coast, is offset by many hours of open Atlantic Ocean.
What can I see during takeoff from Denver International in Denver?
During takeoff from Denver International (DEN), sit on the Right side for the best views. DEN departures bound for the northeast typically climb out heading south before turning east, putting the Front Range squarely on the right side of the aircraft. Passengers get a clear, close view of the Rockies' eastern escarpment before the plane banks away toward the plains. Notable sights include: Front Range peaks, Longs Peak, Pikes Peak, high plains east of Denver.
What can I see when landing at Fiumicino in Rome?
When landing at Fiumicino (FCO), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into FCO from the north, the aircraft typically banks to align with the runway, bringing Rome's urban sprawl, the Tiber's course, and the low Lazio hills into view on the right side before the final turn toward the coast. It's a stronger visual payoff than the largely open water seen on the left during the same descent. Notable sights include: Tiber River mouth, Rome's outer districts, Lazio hills, Tyrrhenian coastline near Fiumicino.
How long is the flight from Denver to Rome?
The flight from Denver International (DEN) to Fiumicino (FCO) takes about 10 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,550 miles (8,931 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Denver to Rome flight path pass over?
Southern Great Lakes shoreline, the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Newfoundland coast, a long North Atlantic crossing near 50°N, and the southern coast of Ireland before the route continues over France and the Alps into Italy.