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MAN → SSH
Which side of the plane to sit from Manchester Airport (Manchester) to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (Sharm El Sheikh)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic descent over the Sinai Peninsula's mountains and the turquoise coastline of the Gulf of Aqaba, plus better views of the Adriatic coast.
Peak District National Park
Immediately after takeoff, enjoy views of the rolling green hills and dales of the Derbyshire countryside.
The Eastern Alps
Spectacular views of the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Austrian and Swiss Alps as the plane crosses Central Europe.
Adriatic Coastline
Visuals of the crystal-clear waters of the Dalmatian coast and the numerous islands of Croatia.
Greek Archipelago
As you head south, watch the scattered Ionian and Aegean islands dotting the deep blue Mediterranean Sea.
Sinai Mountains
The highlight of the trip: the rugged, sun-scorched granite peaks of the Sinai Peninsula during the final descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is also optimal for viewing the famous Monastery of St. Catherine area from high altitude if the flight path tracks centrally through the Sinai. During landing at SSH, the left side typically offers the best view of the coral reefs near the shoreline.
London & South Coast
Depending on the departure corridor, you may see the distant sprawl of London and the white cliffs of the English Channel.
Mont Blanc
Look for the highest peak in the Alps towering over the horizon as you transit near the French-Italian border.
Italian Volcanic Coast
Distant views of the Italian mainland, occasionally including glimpses of the Apennines or the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Isle of Crete
A clear view of the mountainous terrain of Crete as the flight crosses the Mediterranean toward Africa.
Gulf of Suez
Watch for the heavy maritime traffic entering and exiting the Suez Canal at the northern tip of the Red Sea.
The right side is the 'sunset side' for evening departures from Manchester, offering beautiful orange hues over the Mediterranean. It is also better for spotting the Nile Delta and the Cairo metropolitan area in the far distance if the flight path stays further west before turning toward Sharm El Sheikh.
Distance: 4,108 km (2,553 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 50 min
Departure: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)
Arrival: SSH (27.9773006439, 34.3950004578)
Route Type: International
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