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Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Sinai Peninsula's mountain ranges and the double-gulf crossing of the Suez and Aqaba.

Left Side Highlights
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Eastern Desert

The rugged wadis and ancient geological formations of Egypt's desert landscape east of the Nile.

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Gulf of Suez

A clear view of the narrow sea and the numerous cargo ships entering or exiting the Suez Canal.

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Sinai Peninsula

The dramatic granite peaks of the high Sinai range, including Mount Catherine and Mount Sinai.

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Gulf of Aqaba

The deep blue waters of the eastern gulf, marking the border between Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

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Tabuk Highlands

The sharp mountain ridges and high plateaus of northwestern Saudi Arabia.

For morning departures, the left side keeps the sun behind the aircraft, offering clear, glare-free views of the Sinai mountains and the Gulf of Aqaba. Keep your camera ready about 25 minutes after takeoff for the most dramatic terrain. Ensure you are seated forward of the wing for an unobstructed view of the mountain shadows.

Right Side Highlights
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Nile Valley

The vibrant green belt of cultivation surrounding the Nile River, providing a sharp contrast to the desert.

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Red Sea Coastline

Views of the Egyptian coast near Hurghada, featuring turquoise coral reefs and turquoise waters.

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Great Nefud Desert

The vast sea of orange and red sand dunes stretching across the northern Arabian Peninsula.

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Kuwait City

Aerial views of the urban sprawl, the iconic Kuwait Towers, and the Al Hamra Tower during the descent.

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Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port

The massive port infrastructure and shipping lanes of the Persian Gulf as the plane approaches KWI.

Choose the right side for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Egyptian desert. This side also offers a significantly higher probability of seeing the Kuwait City skyline and the Persian Gulf coastline during the final approach. Seasonal haze can occur in the desert, so winter flights often offer the clearest views.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,627 km (1,011 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 10 min

Departure: HMB (26.342778000000003, 31.742778)

Arrival: KWI (29.226600646972656, 47.96889877319336)

Route Type: International

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