Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Rome. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Manhattan on departure and Rome plus the Alban Hills on approach make it the clear choice. Over the Atlantic the views are similar on both sides, but the left side also gets better angles on the Irish and British coastlines if the routing tracks north.

During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. EWR typically departs northeast on runway 22L/22R or east on runway 29, then turns north over the New York metro area. Left side gives you Manhattan's skyline, the Hudson River, and the full sweep of the Upper Bay. Right side faces New Jersey suburbs and is far less dramatic. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Upper New York Bay.

When landing at Ciampino (CIA), sit on the Left side for the best views. CIA sits southeast of Rome and aircraft typically approach from the northwest or west on runway 15, meaning the left side faces Rome's city center, the Tiber River, and the Alban Hills directly below on final approach. The right side looks toward open Campagna farmland and the Tyrrhenian coast in the distance. Notable sights include: Rome city center and Colosseum area, Tiber River, Alban Hills (Castelli Romani), Apennine Mountains on the horizon.

The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Ciampino (CIA) takes Approximately 8 to 9 hours.

The route typically tracks northeast from EWR, crosses the Canadian Maritime provinces or southern Newfoundland, then arcs across the North Atlantic. Mid-flight passes south of Iceland and over the British Isles or Ireland depending on the day's routing. Descending toward Italy the Alps appear on the northern horizon if routing is direct, and the Po Valley of northern Italy is visible before crossing the Apennines into Lazio.