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CDG → CAI
Which side of the plane to sit from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris) to Cairo International Airport (Cairo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panorama including the highest peaks of the French Alps, the volcanic majesty of Mount Etna, and the iconic Great Pyramids of Giza during the final descent.
Mont Blanc
The highest peak in Western Europe often provides a spectacular snowy vista as you cross the French-Italian border.
Italian Riviera
The picturesque coastline of the Ligurian Sea and the dramatic cliffs of the Italian peninsula.
Mount Etna
One of the world's most active volcanoes on the island of Sicily is a frequent highlight of this flight path.
Mediterranean Horizon
Expansive views of the open sea, often dotted with white wakes from large cargo ships and ferries.
Giza Plateau
On the standard approach to Cairo International, the Great Pyramids are often visible from the right-hand windows.
The right side is essential for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Mediterranean. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight; the Great Pyramids of Giza usually appear on this side depending on the wind direction and runway usage.
Paris Basin
Aerial views of the French capital's urban sprawl and the winding Seine River shortly after takeoff.
Central Alps
Distances views of the Swiss and Austrian mountain ranges peaking through the clouds to the northeast.
Adriatic Coast
The turquoise waters and rugged coastline of the Balkans, including Croatia and Albania, are often visible.
Ionian Islands
A scattered mosaic of Greek islands set against the deep blue of the Mediterranean Sea.
Nile Delta
The stark, lush green fan of the Nile Delta contrasting sharply with the surrounding beige desert sands.
Select the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side offers the best angle to see the massive scale of the Nile Delta as the aircraft makes its turn toward the airport.
Distance: 3,210 km (1,995 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 47 min
Departure: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Arrival: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Route Type: International
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