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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the Nile Delta's lush greenery against the desert, the stunning Ionian islands of Greece, and the dramatic rugged peaks of the Dinaric Alps through the Balkans.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Nile River Valley

The sharp contrast between the vibrant green agricultural strip along the Nile and the vast Sahara Desert.

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Cairo & Giza

Depending on the flight corridor, a distant view of the sprawling Egyptian capital and potentially the Pyramids.

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Ionian Islands

Aerial views of the Greek islands like Lefkada and Kefalonia with their iconic turquoise coastal waters.

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Albanian Riviera

The pristine and mountainous coastline of Albania as the flight enters European airspace.

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Dinaric Alps

The dramatic limestone mountain range stretching across Montenegro, Bosnia, and Croatia.

Sit on the left for the best morning light while heading north, avoiding direct glare. Look out about 20-30 minutes after takeoff for the Nile. During the final 45 minutes, keep your eyes peeled for the snow-capped peaks of the Balkans and the Austrian border region.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Red Sea Riviera

Immediate views after takeoff of the vibrant coral reefs and turquoise lagoons near Hurghada.

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Sinai Peninsula

The rugged, reddish granite mountains of the Sinai desert visible across the Gulf of Suez.

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Aegean Archipelago

A panorama of the Cyclades and Crete as the aircraft crosses the Mediterranean toward Europe.

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Dalmatian Coast

The spectacular sight of the thousands of islands dotting the Croatian coastline.

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Eastern Austrian Alps

The lower limestone Alps and rolling hills of Lower Austria during the descent into Vienna.

The right side is excellent for catching the sunrise if you are on a very early morning flight. It provides a better angle of the Croatian islands if the flight path stays more inland. On the final approach to VIE, you may see the Neusiedler See (Lake Neusiedl) to the east.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,764 km (1,717 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 41 min

Departure: HRG (27.178300857543945, 33.799400329589844)

Arrival: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)

Route Type: International

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