The left side wins overall thanks to the striking Vesuvius and Bay of Naples departure, which offers more dramatic, unmistakable scenery than the flatter cruise and suburban Paris approach on the right.
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Flight Path
Naples to Paris is 796 miles (1,280 km), a flight of about 2 hours 5 minutes.
The route crosses the Apennine Mountains of central Italy, the Tuscan countryside near Florence, and the northern edge of the Alps' foothills before descending over the plains of central France toward Paris.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from NAP
LEFTDeparting on runway 24, the aircraft climbs out over the city of Naples and the Bay of Naples, giving left-side passengers a dramatic view of Mount Vesuvius rising over the bay before the plane turns north toward France.
Landing at ORY
RIGHTArrivals into Orly from the south typically loop around before lining up on runway 25 or 06, giving right-side passengers a view of the Paris skyline, the Seine, and Orly's surrounding suburbs as the plane descends.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Capodichino (NAP) to Orly (ORY)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Naples to Paris. The left side wins overall thanks to the striking Vesuvius and Bay of Naples departure, which offers more dramatic, unmistakable scenery than the flatter cruise and suburban Paris approach on the right.
What can I see during takeoff from Capodichino in Naples?
During takeoff from Capodichino (NAP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing on runway 24, the aircraft climbs out over the city of Naples and the Bay of Naples, giving left-side passengers a dramatic view of Mount Vesuvius rising over the bay before the plane turns north toward France. Notable sights include: Mount Vesuvius, Bay of Naples, Naples city center, Sorrento peninsula in the distance.
What can I see when landing at Orly in Paris?
When landing at Orly (ORY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into Orly from the south typically loop around before lining up on runway 25 or 06, giving right-side passengers a view of the Paris skyline, the Seine, and Orly's surrounding suburbs as the plane descends. Notable sights include: Paris skyline (Eiffel Tower area), the Seine River, southern Paris suburbs, Orly airport grounds.
How long is the flight from Naples to Paris?
The flight from Capodichino (NAP) to Orly (ORY) takes about 2 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 796 miles (1,280 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Naples to Paris flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Apennine Mountains of central Italy, the Tuscan countryside near Florence, and the northern edge of the Alps' foothills before descending over the plains of central France toward Paris.