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HRG → ZRH
Which side of the plane to sit from Hurghada International Airport (Hurghada) to Zürich Airport (Zurich)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Mediterranean coastline, the rugged Adriatic shores, and a prime angle for the Alpine crossing and the final approach over Lake Zurich.
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Red Sea Reefs
Vibrant turquoise coral formations visible immediately after takeoff from Hurghada.
Nile Delta
The lush green contrast where Egypt's fertile lands meet the Mediterranean Sea.
Peloponnese Coast
Rugged mountains and deep blue waters of the southern Greek coastline.
Adriatic Sea
Follow the stunning, island-dotted coastline of the Balkans heading north.
The Dolomites
The iconic, jagged limestone peaks of the Italian Alps come into view near the end of the cruise.
Lake Zurich
A beautiful panoramic view of the city and the lake during the final descent.
Book a window seat ahead of the wing for unobstructed views of the Red Sea reefs. Mid-flight, keep an eye out for the Greek islands like Kythira. During the final 30 minutes, the descent into Zurich usually provides a stunning panoramic view of the city and lake from the left side. Clear winter days offer the sharpest views of the snow-capped Alps.
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Aerial view of the popular islands and sandbars off the coast of Hurghada.
Eastern Desert
Dramatic, arid mountain ranges stretching across the Egyptian mainland.
Suez Canal
Look for the distant northern entrance of the canal where it joins the Red Sea.
Italian Apennines
The mountain spine of Italy stretching north towards the heart of Europe.
Swiss Alps
Glaciers and high peaks of the Engadin region and central Switzerland.
Swiss Plateau
Rolling hills and rural landscapes as the plane descends towards Zurich.
The right side is excellent for catching the sunrise on early morning departures from Hurghada. You will have a great perspective of the high Eastern Alps during the descent. Look for the glint of the Nile River to the far west during the first hour of the flight if the sky is clear of desert haze.
Book Hotels in ZurichDistance: 3,146 km (1,955 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 42 min
Departure: HRG (27.178300857543945, 33.799400329589844)
Arrival: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)
Route Type: International
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