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CAI → SSH
Which side of the plane to sit from Cairo International Airport (Cairo) to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (Sharm El Sheikh)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Ras Mohammed National Park and the vibrant coral reef patterns during the final descent into Sharm El Sheikh.
Eastern Desert
The vast, desolate beauty of the Egyptian Eastern Desert with its wind-sculpted plateaus and wadis.
Gulf of Suez Traffic
Dozens of massive container ships and oil tankers anchored in the Gulf, waiting for their turn to transit the canal.
Ras Mohammed
The sharp, triangular tip of the Sinai Peninsula, showcasing the world-renowned protected marine park.
Coastal Reefs
Stunning turquoise lagoons and the dark blue 'drop-offs' of the Red Sea's famous fringing coral reefs.
The right side is unbeatable during the landing phase. If flying in the late afternoon, you will experience a spectacular sunset over the Red Sea. Keep your camera ready as the plane turns over Ras Mohammed for the final approach.
New Cairo & NAC
Bird's-eye view of the sprawling New Administrative Capital and its iconic skyscrapers shortly after takeoff.
Suez Canal Gateway
The southern entrance of the Suez Canal at Port Suez, where the waterway meets the Red Sea.
Sinai High Mountains
The rugged, reddish-brown peaks of the southern Sinai interior, including the general area of Mount Sinai.
Straits of Tiran
Clear views of Tiran and Sanafir islands sitting in the narrow passage between the Sinai and Saudi Arabia.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you, providing optimal lighting for photographing the jagged Sinai mountain ranges and the industrial marvel of the Suez Canal entrance.
Distance: 376 km (234 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 38 min
Departure: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Arrival: SSH (27.9773006439, 34.3950004578)
Route Type: Domestic
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