Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Naples. While the left side wins at takeoff with the Manhattan skyline, the right side delivers the more dramatic and sustained payoff: the Bay of Naples, Vesuvius, and Capri on approach are among the most visually spectacular airport arrivals in Europe. For the full flight, right side also gives better views of the Irish coast, southern England, and the French Alps in the mid-flight portion.

During takeoff from John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. JFK departures on runway 31L/31R head northwest, putting Manhattan directly on the left side. You get a clear view of the entire Manhattan skyline, the East River crossings, and the Hudson River as the aircraft climbs out over Queens and the Bronx. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Brooklyn Bridge and East River bridges, Hudson River, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

When landing at Capodichino (NAP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Naples Capodichino typically uses runway 24, meaning aircraft approach from the northeast over the Bay of Naples. The right side gives you a direct view of Mount Vesuvius, the Bay of Naples, and the Sorrentine Peninsula as you descend. The left side faces inland toward the Apennines. Notable sights include: Mount Vesuvius, Bay of Naples, Sorrentine Peninsula, Isle of Capri.

The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Capodichino (NAP) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours.

The route tracks northeast over the North Atlantic, crossing southern Ireland and Cornwall, then over northern France and the Alps — the Swiss and Italian Alps are clearly visible from cruising altitude with Mont Blanc and the Po Valley plain identifiable. The aircraft then descends over the Apennine spine of Italy before reaching the Campanian coast.