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AMM → BEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Queen Alia International Airport (Amman) to Benina International Airport (Benghazi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side offers a superior variety of landmarks, including the dramatic Dead Sea rift, the crossing of the Suez Canal, and the striking contrast between the lush Nile Delta and the arid Sahara Desert.
The Dead Sea
Visible shortly after takeoff from Amman, notice the turquoise waters and white salt formations at the lowest point on Earth.
Suez Canal
Watch for the thin blue line of the canal cutting through the desert, often dotted with massive cargo ships in transit.
Nile Delta Edge
See the sharp, almost perfectly straight boundary where the green irrigated lands of Egypt meet the golden desert sands.
Eastern Libyan Desert
As you approach Benghazi, view the vast, untouched expanses of sand dunes and rocky plateaus typical of the Sahara.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you while viewing the Dead Sea. This side provides the best view of the Suez Canal transit zone about 45 minutes into the flight. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff as the descent into the Jordan Rift Valley happens quickly.
Mediterranean Coastline
Continuous views of the Mediterranean Sea meeting the North African shore, showing beautiful gradients of blue.
Alexandria
Egypt's historic Mediterranean port city is visible along the coast with its distinct crescent-shaped harbor.
Marsa Matruh Lagoons
Look for the stunning turquoise lagoons and white sand beaches along the northwestern coast of Egypt.
Gulf of Sirte
As the flight approaches Benghazi, the coastline curves inward, offering views of the deep blue Libyan sea.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side is ideal for spotting coastal cities and the clear, shallow waters of the Egyptian and Libyan Mediterranean shorelines. It offers a very serene view of the horizon where the sea meets the sky.
Distance: 1,483 km (921 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 59 min
Departure: AMM (31.7226009369, 35.9931983948)
Arrival: BEN (32.096801757799994, 20.2695007324)
Route Type: International
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