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DOH → CAI
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamad International Airport (Doha) to Cairo International Airport (Cairo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior geographic experience, featuring the man-made wonders of Doha, the rugged granite peaks of the Sinai, and the sharpest visual transition into the Nile Delta.
The Pearl-Qatar
Stunning views of the man-made island complex and its marinas during the initial climb out of Hamad International.
Sinai Mountains
The dramatic, jagged mountain ranges of the Sinai Peninsula, including the vicinity of Mount St. Catherine.
Sharm El Sheikh
Glimpses of the turquoise reefs and coastal resorts at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula.
Nile Delta Border
A spectacular visual where the harsh yellow desert abruptly meets the lush, deep green of the fertile Nile valley.
The right side is ideal for geological enthusiasts. You will have a front-row seat to the Sinai Peninsula's rugged terrain. During winter months, the air is particularly clear, making the sudden transition from desert to the Nile Delta one of the most striking aerial sights in the region.
Doha Skyline
Aerial views of the modern West Bay skyscrapers and the southern Qatari coastline shortly after takeoff.
Arabian Desert
Vast stretches of the northern Saudi Arabian desert displaying intricate, wind-swept dune patterns.
Gulf of Suez
The narrow maritime corridor separating Sinai from mainland Africa, often dotted with cargo ships.
Giza Plateau
The best chance to spot the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx during the final descent into Cairo.
For the best chance to see the Pyramids of Giza, choose a window seat on the left side. As most flights from Doha arrive in the afternoon, the sun will be positioned behind you, providing clear, high-contrast lighting for photos of the Egyptian landscape.
Distance: 2,058 km (1,279 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 45 min
Departure: DOH (25.273056, 51.608056)
Arrival: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Route Type: International
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