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DXB → HBE
Which side of the plane to sit from Dubai International Airport (Dubai) to Borg El Arab International Airport (Alexandria)?
Left Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning desert vistas, the Left Side provides superior views of the dramatic Sinai Peninsula mountains, the Gulf of Aqaba, and a clearer perspective of the Nile River crossing as you approach Alexandria.
Dubai Skyline
Breathtaking views of the Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai immediately after takeoff from DXB.
Gulf of Aqaba
The deep blue waters of the gulf contrasting sharply against the stark, reddish-brown desert mountains of Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
Mount Sinai
Dramatic aerial views of the high altitude granite peaks in the southern Sinai Peninsula, including the Saint Catherine region.
Suez Canal (South)
The southern entry point of the canal near Suez city, often visible with ships queued in the Gulf of Suez.
The Nile River
The narrow green ribbon of the Nile cutting through the vast Egyptian desert as the flight heads toward the Delta.
Sit on the Left Side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun which will be to the South. This side is particularly spectacular during the final 45 minutes of the flight when crossing the Sinai and the Nile. If the flight path dips slightly south, you may catch a distant glimpse of the Great Pyramids of Giza before turning north toward Alexandria.
The World Islands
The man-made archipelago off the coast of Dubai visible shortly after departure.
Port Said & Suez Canal
The northern terminus of the Suez Canal where it meets the Mediterranean Sea, often busy with global maritime traffic.
Nile Delta
The transition from harsh desert to the lush, geometric green patterns of Egypt's fertile agricultural heartland.
Mediterranean Coastline
The turquoise waters of the Mediterranean as the plane begins its descent into Borg El Arab.
The Right Side is ideal for late afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side of the aircraft, providing soft lighting for photography of the Nile Delta. Keep an eye out for the distinctive grid patterns of the Delta's irrigation systems which look like a massive green patchwork quilt against the desert sand.
Distance: 2,589 km (1,609 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 27 min
Departure: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Arrival: HBE (30.91769981384277, 29.696399688720703)
Route Type: International
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