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LCA → CAI
Which side of the plane to sit from Larnaca International Airport (Larnaca) to Cairo International Airport (Cairo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the stark contrast between the lush Nile Delta and the Sahara Desert, along with the highest probability of spotting the Great Pyramids of Giza during the approach into Cairo.
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Larnaca Salt Lake
Immediate views of the white salt flats and the Hala Sultan Tekke mosque upon takeoff from LCA.
Desert-Delta Boundary
The dramatic, razor-sharp line where the fertile green Nile Valley ends and the Sahara Desert begins.
Great Pyramids of Giza
On many standard approach paths, the three main pyramids and the Sphinx are visible on the horizon to the west.
Downtown Cairo
Panoramic views of the Nile River cutting through the heart of the densely populated metropolis.
The right side is the 'Pyramid side.' Watch the horizon carefully as the plane descends over the delta; the Giza plateau will appear just as the city density increases. To minimize glare from the desert sun on afternoon flights, keep your window shade partially lowered until you cross the coast.
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Mediterranean Crossing
Expansive views of the deep blue Levantine Basin as the flight heads south from Cyprus.
Port Said & Suez Canal
The northern gateway to the Suez Canal is often visible as the aircraft approaches the Egyptian coastline.
Eastern Nile Delta
A dense patchwork of emerald-green agricultural plots and traditional Egyptian villages.
New Cairo
View the rapid urban expansion and modern architectural developments on the eastern outskirts of the city.
Sit on the left if you want to catch a glimpse of the Suez Canal's northern entrance near Port Said. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the delta perfectly. If landing at night, the eastern suburbs of Cairo provide a spectacular sea of lights.
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Get eSIMs for EgyptDistance: 568 km (353 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 57 min
Departure: LCA (34.875099182128906, 33.62490081787109)
Arrival: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Route Type: International
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