Passengers on the left will see the spectacular confluence of the Blue and White Nile rivers and Tuti Island as the aircraft climbs over the city center.
The left side offers unparalleled views of the Blue Nile winding its way through the dramatic Abay Gorge and the spectacular transition from the Sudanese desert to the lush Ethiopian Highlands.
The Left Side offers a superior perspective of the Nile River's lush valley contrasting with the Sahara, followed by the dramatic descent over the Dead Sea.
The left side offers the most iconic views of the Nile River valley, the lush green ribbon cutting through the Sahara, and a high probability of spotting the Great Pyramids of Giza during the descent or transit over Cairo.
The right side offers a superior view of the confluence of the Blue and White Niles upon departure from Khartoum, followed by stunning views of the Saudi Arabian coastline and the Jeddah skyline including the world-famous King Fahd's Fountain during the approach.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic volcanic landscapes of the Jebel Marra range, including the stunning Deriba Crater, and the deep desert textures of the Sahara-Sahel transition.
The left side provides the iconic view of the Nile confluence at takeoff and the best opportunity to see the Dubai skyline and coastline during the approach to DWC.
The left side offers a superior view of the Nile confluence immediately after takeoff, the rugged Hejaz mountains of Saudi Arabia, and often a better perspective of the UAE coastline and urban landmarks during the approach into Abu Dhabi.
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the confluence of the White and Blue Nile rivers immediately after takeoff, followed by the striking granite peaks of Jabal Kassala near the Eritrean border.
The left side provides a superior perspective of the Nile confluence shortly after takeoff from Khartoum and offers more diverse views of the Sahelian landscape and the rolling Qoz sand dunes of Kordofan.
The right side offers a superior view of the Nile confluence at the start and the distant volcanic peaks of Jebel Marra during the approach into Darfur.