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HRG → DRS
Which side of the plane to sit from Hurghada International Airport (Hurghada) to Dresden Airport (Dresden)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Nile Delta's lush greenery against the desert sands early in the flight, followed by the stunning blue waters and islands of the Aegean Sea, and finally the beautiful city of Prague and the Ore Mountains during the descent into Germany.
Nile River & Delta
Witness the stark contrast between the vibrant green fertile banks of the Nile and the surrounding golden Saharan desert.
Greater Cairo
A view of the sprawling Egyptian capital and the massive urban landscape at the tip of the delta.
Greek Archipelago
Fly over the sparkling Mediterranean with clear views of Crete and the smaller Cycladic islands.
The Alps & Dinarides
Distant but clear views of the high peaks of the Balkans and the eastern fringes of the Alps.
Prague Panorama
As the flight nears Dresden, the historic city of Prague is often visible along with the Vltava river.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the Nile Valley shortly after takeoff. For daytime flights, this side avoids the direct glare of the sun during the northern heading. In the winter, the snow-capped mountains of Central Europe look particularly striking from this side.
Red Sea Riviera
Aerial views of the coral reefs and turquoise lagoons along the Egyptian coast immediately after departure.
Sinai Peninsula
Look across the Gulf of Suez to see the rugged, reddish mountains of the Sinai desert.
Cyprus Island
The distinctive shape of Cyprus is usually visible to the east while crossing the Mediterranean.
Budapest & The Danube
The flight path often passes near Budapest, offering a glimpse of the Danube river winding through the city.
Saxon Switzerland
Unique sandstone rock formations and the Elbe river valley appear just before landing at Dresden.
The right side is excellent for the initial climb out of Hurghada to see the reefs. If the flight is in the late afternoon, the right side will catch the warm 'golden hour' light on the Carpathian and Ore mountains. Keep an eye out for the Elbe Sandstone Mountains during the final approach.
Distance: 3,152 km (1,959 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 42 min
Departure: HRG (27.178300857543945, 33.799400329589844)
Arrival: DRS (51.1328010559082, 13.767200469970703)
Route Type: International
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