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KAN → CAI
Which side of the plane to sit from Mallam Aminu International Airport (Kano) to Cairo International Airport (Cairo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic contrast as you approach Egypt, featuring the winding Nile River and the dense urban landscape of Cairo against the desert backdrop.
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Lake Chad
Catch a glimpse of the receding waters and vital wetlands at the edge of the Sahel region.
Ennedi Plateau
View the rugged, labyrinthine sandstone formations of northeastern Chad from a distance.
The Nile River
Watch the sudden transition from barren desert to the lush green strip of the Nile Valley.
Greater Cairo
See the massive urban sprawl, the Citadel, and the Mokattam Hills as the plane enters the landing pattern.
Cairo International
Excellent views of the airport layout and the busy Suez Road during the final approach.
The right side is superior for seeing the Nile River, which is the defining geographic feature of the arrival. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind the aircraft, illuminating the river and the city perfectly. This side also offers a better perspective of Cairo's immense scale during the descent.
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Ténéré Desert
Witness the 'desert within a desert' with its iconic rolling sand dunes across Niger.
Tibesti Mountains
Distant views of the volcanic range's dark peaks rising from the Saharan floor in northern Chad.
Western Desert Oases
Spot the remote outposts of Farafra and Bahariya, appearing as vibrant green islands in a sea of sand.
Giza Pyramids
On many southern approaches to Cairo, the Pyramids of Giza can be spotted out the left window shortly before landing.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Great Sand Sea and remote Saharan oases. If the flight is in the late afternoon, this side provides a front-row seat to spectacular desert sunsets. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight for a potential view of the Pyramids.
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Get eSIMs for EgyptDistance: 3,098 km (1,925 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 39 min
Departure: KAN (12.0476, 8.52462)
Arrival: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Route Type: International
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