The right side carries the flight's strongest scenery: Alpine peaks during the French-Swiss-Italian border crossing, the Ligurian and Tuscan coastline with Elba visible offshore, and finally the iconic Vesuvius-and-bay approach into Naples. The left side only really shines briefly over London at takeoff, with less distinctive Apennine interior views for the rest of the flight.
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Flight Path
London to Naples is 1,028 miles (1,654 km), a flight of about 2 hours 50 minutes.
The route's midpoint falls over the western Alps near the France-Switzerland-Italy border, with the high peaks of the Mont Blanc massif and the Po Valley foothills visible below before the descent toward the Tyrrhenian coast.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LTN
LEFTLTN's prevailing runway 25 departure requires a sweeping left turn onto the southeast track toward France, and that turn puts London directly below and ahead of the left side. Passengers get a brief but clear view of the Thames and the Central London skyline before the climb continues over the Home Counties.
Landing at NAP
RIGHTOn the approach into Capodichino, the aircraft typically loops over the Bay of Naples before lining up, placing Mount Vesuvius and the bay's coastline on the right side. This is one of the most dramatic approach sequences in Europe, with the volcano looming close to the runway threshold.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Luton (LTN) to Capodichino (NAP)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Naples. The right side carries the flight's strongest scenery: Alpine peaks during the French-Swiss-Italian border crossing, the Ligurian and Tuscan coastline with Elba visible offshore, and finally the iconic Vesuvius-and-bay approach into Naples. The left side only really shines briefly over London at takeoff, with less distinctive Apennine interior views for the rest of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Luton in London?
During takeoff from Luton (LTN), sit on the Left side for the best views. LTN's prevailing runway 25 departure requires a sweeping left turn onto the southeast track toward France, and that turn puts London directly below and ahead of the left side. Passengers get a brief but clear view of the Thames and the Central London skyline before the climb continues over the Home Counties. Notable sights include: Central London skyline (Shard, Canary Wharf cluster), the Thames, Hertfordshire/Lea Valley countryside.
What can I see when landing at Capodichino in Naples?
When landing at Capodichino (NAP), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the approach into Capodichino, the aircraft typically loops over the Bay of Naples before lining up, placing Mount Vesuvius and the bay's coastline on the right side. This is one of the most dramatic approach sequences in Europe, with the volcano looming close to the runway threshold. Notable sights include: Mount Vesuvius, Bay of Naples, Capri and the Sorrentine Peninsula, Naples waterfront.
How long is the flight from London to Naples?
The flight from Luton (LTN) to Capodichino (NAP) takes about 2 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,028 miles (1,654 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Naples flight path pass over?
The route's midpoint falls over the western Alps near the France-Switzerland-Italy border, with the high peaks of the Mont Blanc massif and the Po Valley foothills visible below before the descent toward the Tyrrhenian coast.