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KWI → LXR
Which side of the plane to sit from Kuwait International Airport (Kuwait) to Luxor International Airport (Luxor)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a superior view of the southern Sinai Peninsula mountains, the shimmering Gulf of Aqaba, and provides the best angle for spotting the archaeological sites on Luxor's West Bank during the final approach.
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Kuwait City Skyline
Excellent views of the Kuwait Towers and the coastline immediately after departure from KWI.
Gulf of Aqaba
The deep, narrow waterway separating the Saudi coast from the Sinai Peninsula.
Sinai Mountains
Stunning views of the high granite peaks in southern Sinai, often casting long shadows in the afternoon.
Hurghada Coast
The turquoise coral reefs and coastal resorts of the Egyptian Riviera as you enter African airspace.
Valley of the Kings
The famous limestone cliffs and hidden valleys of the Theban Necropolis visible during the descent into Luxor.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind or above the plane, illuminating the Sinai mountains and the Nile Valley perfectly. If the flight approaches Luxor from the north, you will have a front-row seat to the Valley of the Kings and the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. Ensure your window is clean for high-contrast desert photography.
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Al-Nafud Desert
Vast, undulating golden sand dunes stretching across the northern Saudi Arabian landscape.
Red Sea Coastline
The dramatic meeting of the desert sands and the deep blue waters of the Red Sea near the Egyptian border.
Eastern Desert
The rugged, sun-scorched limestone and igneous mountain ranges between the Red Sea and the Nile Valley.
The Nile Ribbon
A stark, beautiful contrast where the lush green vegetation of the Nile valley meets the barren desert.
Karnak Temple District
Aerial glimpses of the massive temple complexes on the East Bank as the plane aligns with the runway.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun while crossing the Arabian Peninsula. This side provides an excellent perspective of the sheer scale of the Eastern Desert and the dramatic greenery of the Nile as it first appears. Keep a lookout for the circular irrigation farms in Saudi Arabia during the first half of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for EgyptDistance: 1,556 km (967 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 4 min
Departure: KWI (29.226600646972656, 47.96889877319336)
Arrival: LXR (25.671, 32.7066)
Route Type: International
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