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Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Nile River valley's contrast with the Sahara, the Italian coastline, and the high-altitude peaks of the Swiss Alps during the approach to Basel.

Left Side Highlights
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The Nile Ribbon

A stunning view of the narrow green fertile strip of the Nile valley cutting through the vast golden Egyptian desert.

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Alexandria Coastline

The historic Egyptian port city and the transition into the deep blue of the Mediterranean Sea.

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Calabrian Coast

The rugged toe of Italy and the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea as the flight crosses the European continent.

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Central Italy

Views of the Apennine Mountain range and potentially the outskirts of historic cities like Rome or Florence.

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Bernese Oberland

Breathtaking close-ups of the snow-capped Eiger, Mรถnch, and Jungfrau peaks during the descent into Switzerland.

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Lake Maggiore

One of the largest Italian glacial lakes, tucked beautifully into the southern foothills of the Alps.

Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you, ensuring perfect lighting for the Nile and the Alps. Pay close attention approximately 45 minutes before landing; this is when the plane crosses the highest parts of the Swiss Alps, offering the most spectacular photo opportunities of the journey.

Right Side Highlights
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Red Sea Reefs

Immediately after takeoff, witness the turquoise coral reefs and resorts along the Hurghada coastline.

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Sinai Peninsula

Distal views of the rugged, mountainous desert landscape of the Sinai across the Gulf of Suez.

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Peloponnese Peninsula

The complex coastline of southern Greece and the scattered islands of the Ionian Sea.

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Adriatic Vista

Expansive views across the Adriatic Sea toward the Balkan coastline on clear days.

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Eastern Swiss Alps

Views of the glaciated peaks near the borders of Austria, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland.

The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun. It offers a great view of the Sinai Peninsula shortly after departure. Watch for the jagged peaks of the Eastern Alps as you enter Swiss airspace, which appear approximately 1 hour before landing.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,216 km (1,998 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 47 min

Departure: HRG (27.178300857543945, 33.799400329589844)

Arrival: BSL (47.59, 7.5291667)

Route Type: International

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