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DME → SSH
Which side of the plane to sit from Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow) to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (Sharm El Sheikh)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Sinai Peninsula landscape, including Mount Sinai and the stunning transition from the desert to the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Aqaba during the descent.
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Russian Steppes
Lush agricultural landscapes of Southern Russia following takeoff from DME.
Caucasus Peaks
Distant glimpses of the snow-capped Caucasus Mountains to the south-east.
Anatolian Plateau
The rugged, arid textures of Central Turkey's high-altitude plains.
Levantine Coast
The sparkling Mediterranean coastline visible along Lebanon and Israel.
Mount Sinai
Dramatic granite peaks and the historic St. Catherine's area during the descent.
Gulf of Aqaba
Deep blue waters contrasting with the golden desert mountains of Jordan and Egypt.
Choose a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. During the final 20 minutes of the flight, stay alert for the jagged peaks of the Sinai mountains. If the plane circles for landing, you might catch a view of the resort town Dahab.
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Expansive views of the Black Sea as the flight crosses into Turkish airspace.
Taurus Mountains
Impressive limestone ridges and peaks across Southern Turkey.
Suez Canal
Distant views of the vital waterway and ships entering the Red Sea to the west.
Sinai Desert
The vast, desolate beauty of the Tih Plateau in central Sinai.
Red Sea Riviera
The coastline of the Gulf of Suez and the Egyptian mainland.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Egyptian desert. Look out for the thin blue line of the Suez Canal in the distance as you approach the Sinai Peninsula from the north, particularly if the visibility is high.
Book Hotels in Sharm El SheikhDistance: 3,063 km (1,903 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 36 min
Departure: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Arrival: SSH (27.9773006439, 34.3950004578)
Route Type: International
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