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CAI → BOM
Which side of the plane to sit from Cairo International Airport (Cairo) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Mumbai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the crossing of the Suez Canal, the rugged peaks of the Sinai Peninsula, and the spectacular fjords of the Musandam Peninsula before descending over the lush Western Ghats of India.
Nile Delta Edge
The sharp contrast between the lush green irrigation of the Nile valley and the stark Eastern Desert.
Suez Canal
A bird's-eye view of one of the world's most important shipping lanes connecting the Mediterranean and Red Sea.
Sinai Mountains
Dramatic views of the jagged, reddish-brown mountain ranges of the southern Sinai Peninsula.
Musandam Peninsula
The 'Norway of Arabia,' featuring stunning desert fjords and limestone cliffs meeting the turquoise Persian Gulf.
Dubai/Sharjah Skyline
Distant but visible views of the northern UAE's massive skyscrapers and coastal developments.
Western Ghats
The verdant, mist-covered mountain range that signals your arrival onto the Indian mainland.
For the best experience, choose a flight departing Cairo in the late evening or early morning. If arriving in Mumbai at dawn, the left side captures the first light hitting the Western Ghats. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to catch the Suez Canal crossing.
Pyramids of Giza
Depending on the departure runway and climb-out path, a rare view of the Giza plateau is possible.
Gulf of Suez
Crystal clear views of the deep blue waters and the coral reefs lining the Egyptian coast.
Arabian Desert
Vast stretches of the Saudi Arabian interior, showing unique geological formations and rolling sand dunes.
Abu Dhabi Coast
Views of the sprawling UAE capital and its distinctive island-based urban planning.
Arabian Sea
A long stretch of deep ocean where you can spot tankers and cargo ships heading toward the Gulf of Oman.
Mumbai Skyline
On the final approach to BOM, the right side often provides a view of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link and the city's dense urban sprawl.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights as it avoids the direct glare of the sun. When approaching Mumbai, this side is typically better for seeing the city's iconic coastline and the Arabian Sea before touchdown. Look for the massive industrial ports near the UAE.
Distance: 4,341 km (2,697 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 6 min
Departure: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Arrival: BOM (19.0886993408, 72.8678970337)
Route Type: International
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