Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Perth to Rome. While the takeoff from Perth favors the left, the landing approach into Rome from the west offers more dramatic and sustained scenery on the right side. The Apennine Mountains and Tiber River approach are visually superior to the initial coastal climb-out.

During takeoff from Perth International (PER), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of the Indian Ocean and Perth's coastal geography during the initial climb. The aircraft departs runways aligned roughly east-west, and a left bank reveals the Swan River estuary and Rottnest Island offshore. Notable sights include: Swan River estuary, Rottnest Island, Indian Ocean coastline, Perth city grid.

When landing at Fiumicino (FCO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide superior views during the descent into Rome. The aircraft approaches from the west over the Tyrrhenian Sea, and a right bank reveals the Apennine Mountains rising inland and the Tiber River valley leading toward Fiumicino. Notable sights include: Tyrrhenian Sea coastline, Apennine Mountains, Tiber River valley, Roman Campagna plains.

The flight from Perth International (PER) to Fiumicino (FCO) takes Approximately 17-18 hours (including one or two stops, typically in Middle East or Southeast Asia).

This route typically transits the Arabian Peninsula (Rub' al Khali desert visible on clear days), the Persian Gulf, the Zagros Mountains in Iran, the Caspian Sea region, and the Mediterranean. Depending on the specific routing and stops, passengers may see the Red Sea, Suez Canal, or the Nile Delta. The longest overwater segment is the Indian Ocean crossing east of Perth and the Mediterranean crossing west of Rome.