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Our Recommendation
8.7

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.

Right Side Highlights
8.7
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The Pearl-Qatar

Stunning views of the man-made island complex and its marinas during the initial climb out of Hamad International.

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Sinai Mountains

The dramatic, jagged mountain ranges of the Sinai Peninsula, including the vicinity of Mount St. Catherine.

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Sharm El Sheikh

Glimpses of the turquoise reefs and coastal resorts at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula.

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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.

Left Side Highlights
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Doha Skyline

Aerial views of the modern West Bay skyscrapers and the southern Qatari coastline shortly after takeoff.

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Arabian Desert

Vast stretches of the northern Saudi Arabian desert displaying intricate, wind-swept dune patterns.

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Gulf of Suez

The narrow maritime corridor separating Sinai from mainland Africa, often dotted with cargo ships.

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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.

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Route Information

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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