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CAI → LCA
Which side of the plane to sit from Cairo International Airport (Cairo) to Larnaca International Airport (Larnaca)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the sprawling Cairo metropolis, the lush Nile Delta, and the strategically significant entrance to the Suez Canal before crossing the Mediterranean to the Cypriot coast.
Cairo & New Capital
Excellent views of the dense urban fabric of Cairo and the rapidly expanding New Administrative Capital to the east.
Suez Canal Entrance
Visibility of Port Said and the northern mouth of the Suez Canal, where cargo ships queue to enter the waterway.
Larnaca Bay
Beautiful views of the turquoise coastline and the city of Larnaca during the final descent and approach.
Larnaca Salt Lake
A distinct geographic feature right next to the airport, often appearing pinkish or bright white depending on the season.
Sit on the right for the best chance to see the Suez Canal's northern infrastructure. Morning flights provide the best lighting for photography of the Nile Delta. On arrival, this side typically offers a better view of the Larnaca shoreline and the famous Salt Lake just before touchdown.
Giza Plateau
Distant views of the Great Pyramids may be visible depending on the departure runway and initial climb vector.
Western Nile Delta
Observe the stark contrast between the fertile green fields of the delta and the surrounding golden desert sands.
Mediterranean Horizon
Clear views of the deep blue Mediterranean Sea during the mid-flight crossing toward the island of Cyprus.
Troodos Mountains
As the plane approaches the island, the peaks of the Troodos range are visible in the distance to the northwest.
Choose the left side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Mediterranean. During the initial climb, keep your eyes peeled immediately after takeoff for a glimpse of the pyramids in the southwest. Use a window seat behind the wing to avoid engine heat haze obscuring the horizon.
Distance: 568 km (353 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 57 min
Departure: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Arrival: LCA (34.875099182128906, 33.62490081787109)
Route Type: International
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