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BEN → CAI
Which side of the plane to sit from Benina International Airport (Benghazi) to Cairo International Airport (Cairo)?
Right Side of the Plane
While the left offers coastal views, the right side provides a dramatic look at the vast Sahara and the Qattara Depression, culminating in a world-class view of the Giza Pyramids upon arrival.
Qattara Depression
View the massive desert sinkhole and one of the lowest points in Africa, featuring salt pans and unique geology.
Inland Oases
Small, isolated pockets of vegetation visible as green dots in the vast sea of yellow sand.
Giza Pyramids
Often visible on the right side during the descent and final approach patterns into Cairo International.
Greater Cairo
The sprawling, dense urban landscape of Africa's largest city as it meets the desert sands.
Saqqara Complex
The Step Pyramid of Djoser can often be spotted in the distance south of Giza if the visibility is clear.
The right side is essential for viewing the Pyramids. During descent, look out the window as the plane maneuvers over the Giza plateau. Use polarized sunglasses to reduce the high-altitude desert glare, especially during afternoon flights when the sun is in the south/west.
Mediterranean Coastline
Continuous views of the turquoise Mediterranean Sea contrasting with the arid North African shore.
Marsa Matruh
A glimpse of this famous Egyptian coastal city known for its lagoons and white sand beaches.
Nile Delta Edge
The sharp, striking boundary where the barren desert ends and the lush green Nile Delta begins.
El Alamein
Historical site of major WWII battles, visible as a developed stretch of the northern coast.
Sit on the left if you prefer sea horizons and coastal geography. For morning flights, the lighting is particularly soft on the water. It is also the best side to witness the intense green of the Delta agriculture as you turn toward the airport.
Distance: 1,082 km (672 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: BEN (32.096801757799994, 20.2695007324)
Arrival: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Route Type: International
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