During takeoff, passengers on the left side can see the historic Heliopolis district and the vast urban expanse of Cairo as the aircraft climbs away from the desert toward the Nile Delta.
The left side offers superior views of the Mediterranean coastline and the iconic central London skyline during the steep approach into London City Airport.
The right side offers iconic views of the Nile River throughout Egypt and Sudan, plus the unique chance to see the Giza Pyramids and the Blue Nile's source at Lake Tana.
The left side offers a superior view of the Saharan interior, including the Giza Plateau shortly after takeoff, the vast Qattara Depression, and the rugged peaks of the Atlas Mountains upon approach to Algiers.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Sinai Peninsula mountain range, the azure waters of the Gulf of Aqaba, and potential glimpses of Cairo's iconic landmarks during takeoff.
The left side offers a more diverse range of views, including the northern transit of the Suez Canal, the Mediterranean fringe, and a superior coastal approach into Abu Dhabi featuring the iconic Yas Island landmarks.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Adriatic coastline and the rugged peaks of the Dinaric Alps after crossing the Mediterranean.
The right side offers a superior view of the lush Nile Delta contrasting with the desert immediately after takeoff, followed by a more comprehensive view of the Greek islands and the jagged Adriatic coastline.
The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including a clear view of the Suez Canal shortly after takeoff, the entire island of Cyprus, and the snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus Mountains including Mount Elbrus.
The right side offers a superior view of the rugged Sinai mountain range, the crossing of the Gulf of Aqaba, and the iconic King Fahd Causeway during the final approach into Bahrain.
The right side offers a superior view of the historic Egyptian coastline, a more direct perspective of the Alps, and the lush landscapes of Northern England upon descent.
The right side offers a superior view of the lush Nile Delta shortly after takeoff, followed by a sequence of iconic Mediterranean islands including Crete and the Balearics, and a scenic approach into central Spain.
The left side offers a superior view of the Nile's green ribbon during departure, the dramatic volcanic peaks of the Tibesti Mountains, and a better angle for observing the remnants of Lake Chad.