ELQ → CAI

An Nafud Desert

Vast stretches of golden sand dunes in northern Saudi Arabia stretching toward the horizon.

Gulf of Aqaba

A stunning view of the narrow waterway separating the Sinai Peninsula from the Arabian mainland.

Mount Sinai Range

The dramatic, high-altitude mountain ranges of the southern Sinai Peninsula.

Suez Canal Entrance

The southern mouth of the canal near Suez where cargo ships congregate to begin their transit north.

Great Pyramids of Giza

Depending on the landing pattern, the right side often catches a glimpse of the Pyramids to the southwest of the city.

Nile River Valley

The stark, vibrant green line where the fertile Nile valley cuts through the surrounding barren desert.

Al-Qassim Circular Farms

Unique aerial patterns of center-pivot irrigation systems common in the Gassim region shortly after takeoff.

Harrat Basalt Fields

Dark, ancient volcanic lava flows scattered across the western Arabian landscape.

Red Sea Crossing

The deep blue expanse of the Red Sea as the flight leaves Saudi airspace and enters Egyptian territory.

Eastern Desert Peaks

The sharp, jagged granite mountains of Egypt's Red Sea hills rising from the desert floor.

New Administrative Capital

The massive construction and modern architecture of Egypt's rising new capital city east of Cairo.