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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers the most dramatic transitions, featuring the iconic shift from the lush Nile Delta to the arid Sahara, along with unique views of the Suez Canal and the Sinai desert mountains.

Right Side Highlights
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Parisian Basin

On clear days shortly after takeoff, the sprawling suburbs and sometimes the Eiffel Tower are visible in the distance.

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Nile Delta

The sharp, emerald-green contrast of the fertile Nile basin against the surrounding yellow sands of the Egyptian desert.

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Suez Canal

View the engineering marvel from above, often seeing lines of massive container ships waiting to transit between continents.

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Sinai Coastline

Stunning views of the Gulf of Suez and the golden beaches leading into the resort areas of Sharm El Sheikh.

The right side is essential for seeing the Nile Delta contrast and the Suez Canal. For afternoon flights, this side offers great lighting for the desert colors. Ensure you are looking out about 30-40 minutes before landing to catch the Egyptian coastline transition.

Left Side Highlights
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Western Alps

Spectacular views of snow-capped peaks including the Mont Blanc massif as the flight traverses the Swiss-Italian border.

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Italian Coastline

A long stretch of the Italian peninsula, often revealing the rugged beauty of the Apennine Mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea.

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Greek Archipelago

Dozens of scattered islands and deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea during the mid-flight segment.

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Mount Sinai

As the plane begins its descent into SSH, the jagged peaks of the southern Sinai Peninsula become visible.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct southern sunlight. This side is superior for alpine photography, particularly during the first 90 minutes of the flight. Watch for the deep blue of the Red Sea meeting the desert during the final turn.

Top Activities in Sharm El Sheikh
Route Information

Distance: 3,866 km (2,402 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 33 min

Departure: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)

Arrival: SSH (27.9773006439, 34.3950004578)

Route Type: International

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