ASW → CAI

Elephantine Island

Visible shortly after takeoff, this historic island in the middle of the Nile near Aswan features ancient ruins and botanical gardens.

Sahara Desert Dunes

Expansive views of the Western Desert's golden sand dunes stretching toward the horizon throughout the mid-flight.

Dahshur Necropolis

View the distinct shape of the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid as the plane begins its descent toward the capital.

Saqqara Step Pyramid

The world's oldest monumental stone building, the Pyramid of Djoser, is clearly visible from this side during the approach.

Great Pyramids of Giza

The ultimate highlight; the three main pyramids and the Sphinx often appear on the left during the final banking maneuvers into CAI.

Aswan High Dam

A massive engineering feat that created Lake Nasser, visible immediately after departing Aswan International Airport.

The Nile Valley Ribbon

A striking contrast where the lush green agricultural land abruptly meets the barren desert sands along the riverbank.

Luxor & Karnak

Looking east, you can spot the sprawling temple complexes and the vibrant green sprawl of the city of Luxor mid-route.

Eastern Desert Mountains

Rugged, jagged limestone and granite peaks that lead toward the Red Sea, offering a more mountainous terrain than the west.

Cairo Metropolitan Area

A vast view of the sprawling city, including the Citadel of Saladin and the densely packed neighborhoods of Old Cairo.