HBE → KWI

Nile Delta Contrast

A sharp, stunning line where the lush green vegetation of the Delta ends and the harsh Sahara desert begins.

Suez Canal Bridge

Look for the Al Salam Bridge spanning the canal, linking the African continent to the Sinai Peninsula.

Sinai Mountains

Jagged, ancient granite peaks including the area around Mount Catherine, the highest point in Egypt.

Gulf of Aqaba

The deep blue waters of the rift valley bordered by the golden mountains of Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Desert Irrigation

Over Saudi Arabia, look for the 'crop circles'—large circular green fields created by center-pivot irrigation in the desert.

Mediterranean Fringe

The northern edge of the Nile Delta where the greenery meets the blue of the Mediterranean Sea near Port Said.

Suez Canal Entry

View of the northern entrance of the Suez Canal and ships queuing in the Mediterranean.

Southern Jordan

In the distance, the reddish hues of the Wadi Rum desert can often be spotted across the border.

Kuwait City

On the final approach, the urban sprawl of Kuwait and the iconic Kuwait Towers are visible to the north.