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DXB → CAI
Which side of the plane to sit from Dubai International Airport (Dubai) to Cairo International Airport (Cairo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most iconic landmarks, including the Sinai mountain ranges, the southern Suez Canal, and the best potential view of the Pyramids of Giza during the Cairo approach.
Dubai Skyline
Breathtaking views of the Burj Khalifa and the World Islands shortly after departing DXB.
Gulf of Aqaba
Striking contrast between the deep blue waters and the jagged mountains of the Sinai Peninsula.
Sinai Highlands
Aerial perspective of the rugged desert peaks, including the area around Saint Catherine's Monastery.
Suez Canal South
The southern gateway of the canal near Suez where cargo ships wait to enter the Red Sea.
Pyramids of Giza
On many standard landing patterns into CAI, the Great Pyramids are visible to the south from the left windows.
Book a seat on the left (A or K depending on airline) for the legendary pyramid view on arrival. For daytime flights, mid-morning departures are ideal as the sun is high enough to illuminate the Sinai mountains without creating harsh glare on your window.
An Nafud Desert
The vast, rolling red sand dunes of northern Saudi Arabia stretch toward the horizon.
Mediterranean Coast
The distant shimmer of the Mediterranean Sea as the flight tracks across northern Sinai.
Port Said
The northern entrance to the Suez Canal and the dense urban sprawl of the Mediterranean port.
Nile Delta
The sharp, emerald-green line where the desert ends and the fertile Nile basin begins.
New Administrative Capital
The massive, futuristic construction projects of Egypt's new capital city east of Cairo.
The right side is perfect for observing the unique 'Green Line' of the Nile Delta. In the afternoon, the right side is shaded, making it easier to take photos of the desert landscape without window reflections. Watch for the massive solar farms in the desert.
Distance: 2,415 km (1,501 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 13 min
Departure: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Arrival: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Route Type: International
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