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CAI → DMM
Which side of the plane to sit from Cairo International Airport (Cairo) to King Fahd International Airport (Dammam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Sinai Peninsula mountain range, the azure waters of the Gulf of Aqaba, and potential glimpses of Cairo's iconic landmarks during takeoff.
Giza Pyramids
Depending on the takeoff runway and departure route, the pyramids may be visible shortly after lift-off from CAI.
Gulf of Suez
The southern entrance of the Suez Canal and the heavy maritime traffic in the Red Sea.
Mount Sinai
Stunning views of the jagged granite peaks and the historic St. Catherine region in the heart of the Sinai.
Gulf of Aqaba
The deep blue waters of the rift valley flanked by the mountains of Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
Central Arabian Plateaus
The vast, empty beauty of the Najd region featuring unique geological formations and ancient dry riverbeds.
Riyadh Skyline
If the flight path trends south, the Kingdom Centre and Burj Rafal may be visible in the distance.
The right side is ideal for capturing the rugged beauty of the Sinai mountains and the turquoise coastal reefs of the Red Sea. For evening flights, this side offers a spectacular view of the desert sunset over the Arabian Peninsula.
Suez Canal
Views of the northern stretch of the canal and the convoy of ships moving between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.
Mediterranean Coastline
The distant shimmering coastline of the Sinai Peninsula's northern edge and the Gaza Strip.
Jordanian Highlands
Rugged mountain terrain and the deep wadis of southern Jordan as the flight crosses into Saudi airspace.
An Nafud Desert
The striking red sands of the northern Arabian desert stretching toward the horizon.
Dammam Port
Aerial views of the massive industrial shipping infrastructure of the Persian Gulf upon final descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you, providing better clarity for photography of the Suez Canal. Look north to catch the distinct color change where the desert meets the Mediterranean.
Distance: 1,844 km (1,146 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 28 min
Departure: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Arrival: DMM (26.471200942993164, 49.79790115356445)
Route Type: International
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