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BAH → CAI
Which side of the plane to sit from Bahrain International Airport (Bahrain) to Cairo International Airport (Cairo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior primarily for its potential view of the Great Pyramids of Giza during the final approach, along with better views of the rugged southern Sinai mountain range and the Gulf of Suez.
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Manama Skyline
Immediate views of Bahrain's capital and the distinctive World Trade Center towers after takeoff.
An Nafud Desert
Vast stretches of reddish-gold sand dunes across northern Saudi Arabia.
Mount Sinai
The dramatic, jagged peaks of the southern Sinai Peninsula, including the St. Catherine region.
Gulf of Suez
The narrow strip of water separating the Sinai Peninsula from mainland Africa, often filled with cargo ships.
Giza Pyramids
On many approach patterns into CAI, the Pyramids and Sphinx are visible on the left side during descent.
To see the Pyramids, choose a window seat on the left. Since Cairo is dusty, visibility is best during mid-morning after the haze clears but before the midday glare. During sunset flights, the left side faces south/southwest, offering golden hour lighting over the Egyptian desert.
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Get eSIMs for EgyptGulf of Aqaba
Deep blue waters bordering Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt's eastern Sinai coast.
Hijaz Mountains
The northern reaches of the rugged mountain range in western Saudi Arabia near Tabuk.
Suez Canal
The northern entrance of the world's most famous shipping canal as the plane nears the Nile Delta.
New Cairo
The massive, modern urban development projects and administrative capital appearing on the city's outskirts.
Nile Delta Edge
The sharp, stark contrast where the arid desert meets the lush green vegetation of the Nile valley.
The right side is excellent for viewing the Suez Canal's northern transit points. If the flight arrives from the north, you'll get a sprawling view of the Cairo metropolis. Morning flights are ideal for the right side to avoid direct sun glare while viewing the Red Sea coast.
Book Hotels in CairoDistance: 1,930 km (1,199 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 34 min
Departure: BAH (26.27079963684082, 50.63359832763672)
Arrival: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Route Type: International
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