CDG → RUH

The Swiss Alps

Unrivaled views of the snow-capped central Alpine range and glacial valleys during the first third of the flight.

Aegean Sea

A stunning mosaic of blue water and white-rimmed Greek islands as you cross the eastern Mediterranean.

Sinai Peninsula

The sharp, jagged peaks of the Sinai mountains, including the area around Mount Catherine and Mount Sinai.

An Nafud Desert

The transition into Saudi Arabia features the vast, rolling orange sands of the northern desert regions.

French Countryside

The geometric patterns of the Burgundy vineyards and the rolling hills of eastern France shortly after takeoff.

Nile Delta Contrast

A spectacular view of the sharp boundary where the lush green Nile Delta ends and the Sahara Desert begins.

Suez Canal

The narrow blue ribbon of the canal is often visible, dotted with massive container ships transiting between continents.

Red Sea Coastline

Striking turquoise coral reefs visible along the Egyptian coast before the aircraft turns inland toward Riyadh.