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CAI → ADE
Which side of the plane to sit from Cairo International Airport (Cairo) to Aden International Airport (Aden)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled sequence of landmarks including the Nile River, the Giza Pyramids upon departure, the African Red Sea coast, and the dramatic volcanic terrain of the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.
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Giza Plateau
Direct views of the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx shortly after takeoff from Cairo if flying southward.
The Nile Ribbon
The striking contrast between the lush green vegetation of the Nile Valley and the surrounding golden desert.
Dahlak Archipelago
A stunning collection of islands and shallow coral reefs off the coast of Eritrea.
Bab-el-Mandeb Strait
The strategic 'Gate of Tears' where the African continent nearly touches the Arabian Peninsula.
Aden Crater
The extinct volcanic crater and the ancient harbor of Aden visible during the final approach.
The right side is essential for seeing the Pyramids; choose a seat behind the wing for an unobstructed view of the Nile. Afternoon flights are ideal for the right side as the sun illuminates the African coastline and the volcanic features of Aden without glare.
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Sinai Peninsula
Vast stretches of the southern Sinai desert and its rugged, rust-colored mountain ranges.
Suez Canal Entrance
Aerial perspective of the Gulf of Suez and the southern entrance to the world's most famous shipping canal.
Hijaz Mountains
The imposing mountain range running parallel to the Saudi Arabian coast across the Red Sea.
Yemeni Highlands
The jagged, high-altitude peaks of western Yemen as the plane descends toward the coast.
Sit on the left for morning flights to see the sun rising over the Arabian Peninsula. Keep an eye out for the deep turquoise coral reefs near the Saudi coastline, which are particularly vibrant in the mid-morning light.
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Get eSIMs for YemenDistance: 2,379 km (1,478 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 10 min
Departure: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Arrival: ADE (12.829500198364258, 45.02880096435547)
Route Type: International
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