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BHX → SSH
Which side of the plane to sit from Birmingham International Airport (Birmingham) to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (Sharm El Sheikh)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this route as it offers breathtaking views of the Suez Canal and a more direct look at the rugged, iconic mountain ranges of the Sinai Peninsula during the final descent into Sharm El Sheikh.
The Austrian & Swiss Alps
Aerial perspectives of the snow-capped central Alpine peaks as the flight traverses Central Europe.
Adriatic Coastline
Views of the stunning turquoise waters and thousands of islands along the Croatian and Balkan coast.
The Suez Canal
A bird's-eye view of the vital waterway and container ships transiting between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea.
Sinai Mountains
Dramatic, jagged red-rock formations including the area around Mount Sinai as the plane descends.
Alexandria and the Delta
The transition from the deep blue Mediterranean to the lush green agricultural lands of the Nile Delta.
Sit on the left (Port) side for the best lighting during southbound morning and afternoon flights. The descent into SSH usually approaches from the north, providing a panoramic view of the Sinai interior. Ensure your window is clear of condensation before reaching the Egyptian coast to capture the Suez Canal.
London & South East
Depending on the departure path, a distant view of the London skyline and the Thames Estuary.
Western Alps
Views of the highest peaks in Europe, including the Mont Blanc massif if the flight path tracks westerly.
The Nile River
The striking contrast of the fertile green banks of the Nile against the harsh yellow sands of the Sahara.
Eastern Desert
The vast, undulating sand dunes and rocky plateaus of the Egyptian desert landscape.
Gulf of Suez
The sparkling blue waters of the Gulf and the coral reef fringes along the coast of mainland Egypt.
The right side is excellent for seeing the Nile River and the massive sprawl of Cairo. However, be aware that on afternoon flights, the sun will be on this side of the aircraft, which can create significant glare and heat, making photography difficult without a polarizing filter.
Distance: 4,030 km (2,504 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 44 min
Departure: BHX (52.4538993835, -1.7480299472799998)
Arrival: SSH (27.9773006439, 34.3950004578)
Route Type: International
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