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GVA → CAI
Which side of the plane to sit from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (Geneva) to Cairo International Airport (Cairo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic sights of the trip, including a close-up of Mont Blanc shortly after takeoff and the rare opportunity to see the Pyramids of Giza on the final descent into Cairo.
Mont Blanc
Europe's highest peak is often visible just minutes after departure from GVA, towering over the surrounding massifs.
Tyrrhenian Sea
Sweeping views of the Italian west coast, including the islands of Elba and potentially Corsica.
Mount Etna
Depending on the flight corridor, you may see the smoking crater of Sicily's famous active volcano.
Western Desert
The stark, mesmerizing beauty of the Saharan sands as the aircraft enters Egyptian airspace from the north.
Pyramids of Giza
During the standard approach into CAI from the north, the Pyramids of Giza are frequently visible on the right side.
The right side is the 'money side' for this route. Request a window seat away from the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Giza Plateau during the descent. For afternoon flights, be prepared for some sun glare while flying south toward Egypt. Bring a polarizing filter for your camera to cut through the Mediterranean haze.
Pennine Alps
Breathtaking views of the high peaks of the Valais region, including Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn.
Milan & Po Valley
Clear views of Italy's industrial heartland and the sprawl of the Milanese metropolitan area.
Adriatic Coast
The turquoise waters and rugged coastline of the eastern Italian shore or the Balkan coast.
Greek Archipelago
Distant views of the Peloponnese and the numerous islands scattered across the Aegean Sea.
The Nile Delta
The dramatic transition from the blue Mediterranean to the lush green triangle of the Nile river basin.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is better for viewing the vastness of the Nile Delta as you cross the Egyptian coastline. Keep an eye out for the city lights of Athens if flying at night.
Distance: 2,824 km (1,755 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 46 min
Departure: GVA (46.23809814453125, 6.108950138092041)
Arrival: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Route Type: International
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