CAI → RIY

Sinai Peninsula

Dramatic views of the jagged, reddish mountains of southern Sinai and the Saint Catherine region shortly after departure.

Gulf of Aqaba

A striking contrast between the deep blue waters of the gulf and the stark mountains of Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Rub' al Khali Fringes

The edge of the Empty Quarter, showing vast rolling sand dunes and the remote beauty of the Arabian interior.

Wadi Hadhramaut

Spectacular aerial views of the deep, steep-walled canyons and fertile valley floors that define the Yemeni interior.

Shibam (Distant)

A possible glimpse of the 'Manhattan of the Desert' with its ancient high-rise mud-brick buildings nestled in the valley.

Nile River & Delta

A clear view of the green ribbon of the Nile cutting through the vast Egyptian desert immediately after takeoff from Cairo.

Red Sea Riviera

Aerial perspectives of Hurghada and Marsa Alam, where the turquoise coral reefs meet the golden Eastern Desert.

Sarawat Mountains

The rugged western mountain range of Saudi Arabia, often shrouded in light clouds or mist near the Asir region.

Farasan Islands

A cluster of coral islands in the southern Red Sea visible as the flight path crosses toward the Yemeni border.

Gulf of Aden

The deep azure waters and the rugged coastline of southern Yemen as the aircraft approaches Mukalla.