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CAI → SVO
Which side of the plane to sit from Cairo International Airport (Cairo) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is preferred for capturing the Suez Canal immediately after takeoff and the Moscow skyline during the final approach.
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Suez Canal
The world-famous waterway is visible shortly after departure as the plane climbs.
Sinai Peninsula
Look east to see the stark, mountainous desert terrain under the bright sun.
Lake Tuz
Observe the striking white and pink hues of one of the world's largest hyper-saline lakes.
Moscow Skyscrapers
On the final approach to SVO, the right side often offers views of the city's modern towers.
The Suez Canal is a must-see; look out early as it passes quickly during the climb. For the Moscow skyline, visibility depends on the wind direction at SVO, but the right side is statistically more likely to see the city center.
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Nile Delta
View the sharp contrast between the fertile green valley and the surrounding Saharan sands.
Mediterranean Crossing
Enjoy the transition from the Egyptian coast into the vast blue of the Mediterranean.
Western Anatolia
Rugged mountain terrain and coastal inlets as the flight path enters Turkish airspace.
European Plain
The landscape transitions into the dense, green forests of central Russia.
Sit on the left for better lighting during afternoon departures to avoid direct glare. It provides the best perspective of the Nile Delta's unique shape before heading out to sea.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 2,913 km (1,810 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 53 min
Departure: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Arrival: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Route Type: International
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