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KWI → HBE
Which side of the plane to sit from Kuwait International Airport (Kuwait) to Borg El Arab International Airport (Alexandria)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic geological landmarks, including a clear view of the Dead Sea's unique turquoise basins and the rugged southern peaks of the Sinai Peninsula.
Kuwait City Coastline
Aerial view of the Kuwait Towers and the urban sprawl of the capital right after takeoff.
The Dead Sea
The southern end of the Dead Sea is visible with its distinct salt evaporation ponds and turquoise waters.
Sinai Mountains
Dramatic view of the jagged red granite peaks in the southern Sinai desert.
Suez Canal Crossing
A top-down view of the canal's southern entry point near Suez city, often dotted with cargo ships.
Giza & Cairo
On the descent towards Alexandria, looking south often reveals the distant Cairo skyline and the Giza Pyramids.
For the best experience, choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. The Dead Sea appears roughly 60-70 minutes into the flight. During the approach into HBE, the lighting on the left side is usually better for photography of the Egyptian desert transition without direct sun glare in the afternoon.
Amman Cityscape
The sprawling hills of the Jordanian capital are often visible to the north as the plane enters the Levant.
Mediterranean Coast
The stark transition from the Sinai desert to the blue expanse of the Mediterranean Sea.
Port Said
The northern gateway of the Suez Canal where dozens of ships wait at anchor in the Mediterranean.
Nile Delta Greenery
A sharp, straight line where the yellow Sahara desert ends and the lush green Nile Delta begins.
Alexandria Harbor
A great view of the Corniche and the Mediterranean coast just before touchdown at Borg El Arab.
The right side is excellent for seeing the sheer contrast of the Nile Delta's irrigation. If flying during the late afternoon, this side will be in the shade, making it easier to spot the lights of Amman and Port Said. Look for the massive wind farms located along the Gulf of Suez coast as you pass the Egyptian border.
Distance: 1,766 km (1,097 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 21 min
Departure: KWI (29.226600646972656, 47.96889877319336)
Arrival: HBE (30.91769981384277, 29.696399688720703)
Route Type: International
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