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CAI → TUU
Which side of the plane to sit from Cairo International Airport (Cairo) to Tabuk Airport (Tabuk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a breathtaking perspective of the southern Sinai Peninsula's high mountain ranges, including the area around Mount Catherine and Mount Sinai, followed by a direct crossing of the crystal-blue Gulf of Aqaba.
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Gulf of Suez
View the southern entrance to the Suez Canal and the heavy maritime traffic in the gulf.
Sinai High Peaks
Stunning views of Mount Catherine (Egypt's highest peak) and the historic Mount Sinai.
Gulf of Aqaba Crossing
The dramatic transition from the jagged Sinai coast across deep blue waters into Saudi Arabia.
Tabuk Plateaus
The ancient, weathered landscapes of the Arabian Peninsula as you descend into TUU.
Morning flights offer the best lighting for the Sinai mountain range, bringing out the deep reds and purples of the granite. This side is significantly more scenic during the middle third of the flight. Watch for the sharp contrast between the turquoise coastal waters and the dark volcanic rocks of the Saudi coastline.
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Cairo Urban Sprawl
Witness the massive scale of Greater Cairo and the New Administrative Capital during departure.
North Sinai Dunes
Expansive views of the rolling desert dunes in the northern Sinai region.
Gulf of Aqaba Tip
The northernmost point of the gulf where Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia converge.
Hisma Desert Mountains
Red sandstone formations and rugged mountains unique to the Tabuk region.
Sit on this side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. You will get the best view of the 'Quad-border' area where the Gulf of Aqaba ends and four nations meet. Keep your eyes peeled for the distinctive grid patterns of the New Cairo developments shortly after takeoff.
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Get eSIMs for Saudi ArabiaDistance: 542 km (337 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Arrival: TUU (28.3654, 36.6189)
Route Type: International
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