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Flight time2h 10m
Distance677
Heading131° → 138°

Paris to Rome is 677 miles (1,090 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.

Best side
Right
★ 2.0 left·★ 3.5 right

The right side wins with better departure views of Paris, a possible glimpse of the western Alps during cruise, and a scenic coastal approach into Rome, while the left side offers mostly featureless farmland on both ends of the flight.

Takeoff · ORYRIGHTSeine River bends, Paris skyline silhouette, Essonne farmland patchwork
Landing · FCORIGHTTyrrhenian Sea coastline, Fiumicino harbor, Rome skyline with St. Peter's Basilica dome

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Western Alps foothills near the France-Switzerland-Italy border, Po Valley plains, and the Ligurian/Tuscan coastline near Elba as the route angles down toward Rome

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from ORY

RIGHT

Departing Orly toward the southeast, the right side offers a brief but recognizable glimpse of the Paris skyline and the Seine's loops before the aircraft climbs away from the city. The left side mostly shows flat Île-de-France farmland with little to distinguish it.

Seine River bendsParis skyline silhouetteEssonne farmland patchwork
Aerial window seat view during landing at Rome (right side) — Tyrrhenian Sea coastline, Fiumicino harbor, Rome skyline with St. Peter's Basilica dome, Tiber River mouth

Landing at FCO

RIGHT

FCO's northerly approach into runway 34 swings over the Lazio coastline, giving right-side passengers views of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the coastal town of Fiumicino, and glimpses of Rome's skyline including St. Peter's dome before touchdown. The left side faces inland toward flatter Lazio countryside with less visual interest.

Tyrrhenian Sea coastlineFiumicino harborRome skyline with St. Peter's Basilica domeTiber River mouth

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Orly (ORY) to Fiumicino (FCO)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Rome. The right side wins with better departure views of Paris, a possible glimpse of the western Alps during cruise, and a scenic coastal approach into Rome, while the left side offers mostly featureless farmland on both ends of the flight.

What can I see during takeoff from Orly in Paris?

During takeoff from Orly (ORY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Orly toward the southeast, the right side offers a brief but recognizable glimpse of the Paris skyline and the Seine's loops before the aircraft climbs away from the city. The left side mostly shows flat Île-de-France farmland with little to distinguish it. Notable sights include: Seine River bends, Paris skyline silhouette (Eiffel Tower/La Défense towers), Essonne farmland patchwork.

What can I see when landing at Fiumicino in Rome?

When landing at Fiumicino (FCO), sit on the Right side for the best views. FCO's northerly approach into runway 34 swings over the Lazio coastline, giving right-side passengers views of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the coastal town of Fiumicino, and glimpses of Rome's skyline including St. Peter's dome before touchdown. The left side faces inland toward flatter Lazio countryside with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Tyrrhenian Sea coastline, Fiumicino harbor, Rome skyline with St. Peter's Basilica dome, Tiber River mouth.

How long is the flight from Paris to Rome?

The flight from Orly (ORY) to Fiumicino (FCO) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 677 miles (1,090 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Paris to Rome flight path pass over?

Western Alps foothills near the France-Switzerland-Italy border, Po Valley plains, and the Ligurian/Tuscan coastline near Elba as the route angles down toward Rome