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LOS → CAI
Which side of the plane to sit from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Lagos) to Cairo International Airport (Cairo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this route as it offers the most iconic views of the volcanic Tibesti Mountains in the central Sahara and provides the best vantage point for the Great Pyramids of Giza during the standard approach into Cairo.
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Lagos Coastline
Aerial views of the Lagos Lagoon and the Atlantic coastline immediately following takeoff from Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
Sahara Dune Seas
Expansive vistas of the 'ergs' or sand seas of Niger and Libya, featuring intricate wind-swept patterns and golden hues.
Tibesti Mountains
Dramatic volcanic peaks and dark rock formations of the northern Chad border, contrasting sharply with the surrounding yellow sands.
Pyramids of Giza
On the final approach to Cairo, the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx are typically visible out the left window as the plane turns toward the airport.
Book an afternoon flight to witness a spectacular sunset over the Saharan horizon. For the best view of the Pyramids, stay alert during the last 15 minutes of the flight; they will appear as small geometric shapes amidst the urban sprawl of Giza just before you reach the Nile.
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Jos Plateau
The rugged granite hills and cooler, greener highland landscapes of central Nigeria shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
The Nile Ribbon
The striking contrast of the lush, green Nile Valley as it carves a narrow path through the barren Eastern Desert.
Cairo Metropolitan Area
A massive view of the dense urban fabric of Cairo and the New Administrative Capital during the descent.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the Sahel. During the final descent, focus on the sharp line where the irrigated green farmland of the Nile Delta abruptly ends and the desert begins. Avoid sitting directly over the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the river's path.
Book Hotels in CairoDistance: 3,931 km (2,443 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 37 min
Departure: LOS (6.5773701667785645, 3.321160078048706)
Arrival: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Route Type: International
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