The right side wins on both ends of the flight: dramatic Alpine peaks during departure from Rome and the unmistakable wall of the Canadian Rockies during the Calgary approach, while the left side sees comparatively flat coastal and prairie terrain at both ends.
Flown FCO to YYC? Did we get it right?
Flight Path
Rome to Calgary is 5,250 miles (8,449 km), a flight of about 10 hours 45 minutes.
Southern Greenland ice sheet and fjord coastline, followed by the forested Canadian Shield and Hudson Bay lowlands before reaching the Alberta prairies
Great circle distance and headings ›
Phase by phase
Takeoff from FCO
RIGHTDeparting FCO northbound before turning northwest toward the Alps, the right side offers views of the Apennines giving way to the snow-capped Alpine arc (Swiss Alps, Mont Blanc massif) as the aircraft climbs over northern Italy. The left side mostly shows the flatter Tyrrhenian coastline and Tuscan countryside.
Landing at YYC
RIGHTOn final approach to YYC from the east, the aircraft typically turns south to align with runway 17, putting the Rocky Mountains on the right side as they rise dramatically along the western horizon beyond the prairie grid of Calgary. The left side during this turn faces the flat, unremarkable prairie to the east.
Will your flight be in sunlight?
Pick a date and time in the Sun Map to watch the sun move across your whole flight.
About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Fiumicino (FCO) to Calgary International (YYC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Rome to Calgary. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: dramatic Alpine peaks during departure from Rome and the unmistakable wall of the Canadian Rockies during the Calgary approach, while the left side sees comparatively flat coastal and prairie terrain at both ends.
What can I see during takeoff from Fiumicino in Rome?
During takeoff from Fiumicino (FCO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing FCO northbound before turning northwest toward the Alps, the right side offers views of the Apennines giving way to the snow-capped Alpine arc (Swiss Alps, Mont Blanc massif) as the aircraft climbs over northern Italy. The left side mostly shows the flatter Tyrrhenian coastline and Tuscan countryside. Notable sights include: Apennine foothills, Alpine peaks near Mont Blanc, Po Valley, Ligurian coastline.
What can I see when landing at Calgary International in Calgary?
When landing at Calgary International (YYC), sit on the Right side for the best views. On final approach to YYC from the east, the aircraft typically turns south to align with runway 17, putting the Rocky Mountains on the right side as they rise dramatically along the western horizon beyond the prairie grid of Calgary. The left side during this turn faces the flat, unremarkable prairie to the east. Notable sights include: Canadian Rocky Mountain front range, Bow River valley, Calgary skyline, foothills grassland.
How long is the flight from Rome to Calgary?
The flight from Fiumicino (FCO) to Calgary International (YYC) takes about 10 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,250 miles (8,449 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Rome to Calgary flight path pass over?
Southern Greenland ice sheet and fjord coastline, followed by the forested Canadian Shield and Hudson Bay lowlands before reaching the Alberta prairies