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DAR → CAI
Which side of the plane to sit from Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar Es Salaam) to Cairo International Airport (Cairo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for this route as it provides a front-row seat to the Tanzanian coastline, the convergence of the Niles, and the lush ribbon of life that the Nile River carves through the Egyptian desert.
Zanzibar Archipelago
Stunning aerial views of the turquoise waters surrounding Unguja and Pemba islands after takeoff.
Red Sea Coast
The sharp contrast where deep blue waters meet the jagged peaks of the Eastern Desert.
The Nile River
Trace the entire length of the river from the Sudanese border through the heart of Egypt.
Luxor and Thebes
Spectacular views of ancient temples and the green fertile valley surrounded by desert.
Lake Nasser
The massive reservoir behind the Aswan High Dam shimmering in the desert sun.
The right side is ideal for the Nile Run. Keep your camera ready as you pass Aswan and Luxor, as the river becomes the focal point. For early morning departures from DAR, the sunrise over the Indian Ocean is spectacular on this side.
Mount Kilimanjaro
Distant view of the snow-capped peak visible to the northwest during the first hour of flight.
Ethiopian Highlands
Dramatic rugged terrain and deep volcanic gorges of the Abyssinian plateau.
Sahara Desert
Vast expanse of orange dunes and rocky outcrops throughout Sudan and Egypt.
Cairo Outskirts
Approaching the capital from the south provides views of the sprawling urban development.
Choose the left side for morning flights to minimize sun glare while viewing the Great Rift Valley. It is the best side for viewing the setting sun over the Sahara on late afternoon arrivals into Cairo.
Distance: 4,198 km (2,609 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 56 min
Departure: DAR (-6.87811, 39.202599)
Arrival: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Route Type: International
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