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CAI → TIF
Which side of the plane to sit from Cairo International Airport (Cairo) to Ta’if Regional Airport (Taif)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more intimate look at the dramatic geography of the Sinai Peninsula and the intricate coral reef structures along the Saudi Arabian Red Sea coast.
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Suez Canal Entrance
View the southern gateway of the Suez Canal where the Red Sea meets the Gulf of Suez.
Sinai Peninsula
The rugged, reddish-brown granite peaks of South Sinai, including views toward St. Catherine.
Coral Reef Systems
Crystal clear turquoise water patterns along the Saudi coast near Duba and Al Wajh.
Hijaz Mountains
The sharp vertical rise of the Hijaz range as the flight moves inland toward the Arabian interior.
Select the left side for morning flights to see the Sinai peaks illuminated by the rising sun. This side is also best for avoiding direct glare when heading southeast, allowing for better visibility of the coastal reefs along the Saudi shore.
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Cairo Metropolis
The massive urban sprawl of Cairo and the contrasting green strip of the Nile Valley.
Giza Plateau
On specific departure routes, the Great Pyramids are visible to the west shortly after takeoff.
Red Sea Hills
The desolate and wind-swept mountain ranges of Egypt's Eastern Desert.
Red Sea Horizon
A vast, uninterrupted view of the sea, perfect for observing the curvature of the earth.
Sarawat Mountains
The dramatic approach into the high-altitude escarpment surrounding the city of Taif.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Red Sea. Be prepared for a view of the Giza Pyramids immediately after takeoff if the aircraft departs toward the west before banking south.
Book Hotels in TaifDistance: 1,325 km (823 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 46 min
Departure: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Arrival: TIF (21.483001, 40.543442)
Route Type: International
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