HBE → TIP

Mediterranean Coastline

A continuous view of the rugged North African coast where the desert meets the sea.

Marsa Matruh Lagoons

Stunning turquoise waters and white sand beaches along the Egyptian coast visible during the first third of the flight.

Gulf of Sirte

The plane traverses the arc of this massive gulf, offering views of the deep blue water and coastal oil terminals.

Benghazi Skyline

Views of Libya's second-largest city and its prominent harbor area if the flight path remains coastal.

Tripoli Arrival

The approach into TIP often provides a panoramic view of the Tripoli metropolitan area and its Mediterranean frontage.

Egyptian Western Desert

Vast stretches of the Sahara featuring complex dune patterns and limestone plateaus visible shortly after takeoff.

Jebel Akhdar

The 'Green Mountains' of Cyrenaica in Libya, offering a surprising patch of Mediterranean forest and greenery amidst the desert.

Libyan Plateau

A high, desolate limestone plateau that dominates the inland geography of eastern Libya.

Desert Sunsets

If flying westbound in the evening, this side provides a direct view of the sun setting over the Sahara horizon.