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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides a stunning panoramic view of the Eastern Mediterranean coastline and the northern edge of the Nile Delta, capped by an aerial tour of Alexandria's historic harbor during the descent.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Levantine Coastline

Clear views of the Mediterranean shoreline stretching from the Gaza Strip toward the Egyptian border.

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Port Said

The coastal entrance to the Suez Canal, where the Mediterranean meets the engineering marvel of the canal.

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Rosetta Nile Branch

The specific point where the western branch of the Nile River meets the Mediterranean Sea near Rashid.

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Alexandria Cityscape

Iconic views of the Eastern Harbor, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the Citadel of Qaitbay as you approach the airport.

Choose the right side for late afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Mediterranean. During the final approach into Borg El Arab, the right side often provides a clearer view of the Mediterranean coastline and Alexandria's urban layout.

Left Side Highlights
7.6
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Sinai Wilderness

The stark, beautiful transition from the Jordanian highlands into the vast, sandy expanses of the northern Sinai Peninsula.

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Suez Canal Crossing

A bird's-eye view of one of the world's most vital maritime corridors, often dotted with massive cargo ships.

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Nile Delta Contrast

The dramatic and sudden shift from harsh desert sands to the deep green agricultural patchwork of the Delta.

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Lake Burullus

A large brackish water lagoon located between the Nile and the Mediterranean, featuring unique wetland patterns.

Morning flights are best for the left side to see the desert landscape without the afternoon haze. Keep an eye out for the Suez Canal about midway through the flight, as it is a distinct vertical line cutting through the desert.

Top Activities in Alexandria
Route Information

Distance: 605 km (376 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 1 min

Departure: AMM (31.7226009369, 35.9931983948)

Arrival: HBE (30.91769981384277, 29.696399688720703)

Route Type: International

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