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BRU → CAI
Which side of the plane to sit from Brussels Airport (Brussels) to Cairo International Airport (Cairo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks including the Western Alps, the length of the Italian coastline, and the best chance to spot the Giza Pyramids during the descent into Cairo.
Mont Blanc Range
View the highest peak in the Alps and the surrounding massive glaciers shortly after reaching cruise altitude.
Italian Coastline
Sweeping views of the Italian peninsula, including the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Apennine Mountain range.
Mount Vesuvius
On clear days, the iconic conical shape of the volcano near Naples is visible against the Bay of Naples.
Ionian Sea
A beautiful transition from the European coastline into the deep, dark blue waters of the Mediterranean.
North African Coast
The dramatic and sudden shift from the Mediterranean Sea to the golden, sweeping sands of Egypt.
Giza Pyramids
Usually visible on the right during the final approach into Cairo, offering a legendary view of the ancient structures.
Sit on the right for the highest probability of seeing the Great Pyramids of Giza during the descent into CAI. You will also get a closer view of the Apennine Mountains and the Tyrrhenian coast of Italy during the mid-flight segment. For afternoon flights, be prepared for some sun glare while flying south, so keep your window shade ready.
The Swiss Alps
Breathtaking aerial views of snow-capped peaks and glaciers as the flight crosses Central Europe.
Adriatic Archipelago
Stunning vistas of the turquoise Adriatic Sea and the rugged coastline of Croatia and its many islands.
Balkan Peninsula
Fly over the mountainous terrain of the Balkans, offering a diverse landscape of ridges and deep valleys.
Aegean Sea Vista
Distant views of the Greek islands scattered across the blue waters of the eastern Mediterranean.
Nile Delta Greenery
The lush green fan of the Nile Delta provides a sharp, beautiful contrast to the surrounding arid desert.
The left side provides an excellent perspective of the Nile Delta's fertile basin. For morning flights, you will have the sun behind you, illuminating the Balkan mountains and the Aegean Sea with soft, clear light. In winter, keep an eye out for the heavy snow cover over the mountains of Montenegro and Albania.
Distance: 3,209 km (1,994 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 47 min
Departure: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)
Arrival: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Route Type: International
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