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CAI → TAI
Which side of the plane to sit from Cairo International Airport (Cairo) to Ta'izz International Airport (Taiz)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers unparalleled views of the Nile River, the Red Sea's crystalline coastline, and the dramatic mountainous terrain of Western Yemen during the descent.
Nile River Valley
The striking green ribbon of life cutting through the Sahara immediately after takeoff from Cairo.
Red Sea Reefs
Intricate turquoise coral reef systems and island chains along the coastline.
Yemeni Highlands
Terraced mountainsides and ancient stone villages perched on steep cliffs near Taiz.
Tihamah Coastline
The flat, sandy coastal plain of Yemen meeting the deep blue of the Red Sea.
Sit on the right side for a potential view of the Pyramids of Giza if the flight path departs westward before turning south. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting for photography of the Yemeni mountains.
Eastern Desert
Aerial views of the rugged, arid terrain and jagged peaks of Egypt's Eastern Desert.
Gulf of Suez
Watch for large cargo ships and tankers navigating the narrow waters leading to the Suez Canal.
Sarawat Mountains
The massive mountain range of western Saudi Arabia stretching toward the Yemeni border.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. It provides a great perspective of the vast Arabian interior and the sheer scale of the desert plateaus.
Distance: 2,247 km (1,396 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs
Departure: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Arrival: TAI (13.6859998703, 44.1390991211)
Route Type: International
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