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Our Recommendation
9.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the Eastern Desert to the lush Nile Valley, featuring the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the vast urban sprawl of Cairo during the descent.

Left Side Highlights
9.2
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The Nile River

Witness the stark boundary where the golden desert sands meet the vibrant green of the Nile's cultivated banks.

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Pyramids of Giza

On a clear day, the three Great Pyramids are often visible to the west as the flight passes the Cairo latitude.

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Greater Cairo

An impressive aerial perspective of one of the world's most populous cities and its unique architecture.

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Nile Delta Edge

Watch the landscape transform into an endless patchwork of fertile green fields as you head north.

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Wadi El Natrun

Ancient Coptic monasteries appear as small fortified complexes in the desert just before the final descent.

To capture the Pyramids, choose a morning flight when the sun illuminates the structures from the east. Keep your camera ready approximately 30 to 40 minutes after departing Hurghada. The contrast between the desert and the Nile is most striking during the summer months when the vegetation is lush.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Red Sea Coral Reefs

Vibrant turquoise water patterns and coral formations visible immediately after takeoff from Hurghada.

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Red Sea Mountains

Rugged, dark volcanic peaks and deep wadis of the Eastern Desert mountain range.

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Gulf of Suez View

Distant views of the maritime traffic heading toward the Suez Canal entrance.

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Mediterranean Coastline

As you approach Borg El Arab, the deep blue of the Mediterranean Sea provides a stunning backdrop to the city of Alexandria.

The right side is perfect for early morning flights to see the sun rising over the Red Sea. During landing at HBE, you may get a better view of the newer urban developments and the Mediterranean horizon. Polarized sunglasses will help reduce the desert glare and make the coral reefs pop during takeoff.

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Route Information

Distance: 576 km (358 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 58 min

Departure: HRG (27.178300857543945, 33.799400329589844)

Arrival: HBE (30.91769981384277, 29.696399688720703)

Route Type: Domestic

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