MCT → CAI

Al Hajar Mountains

Oman's jagged mountain range providing a spectacular backdrop shortly after departure from Muscat.

Sinai Peninsula

Rugged, high-altitude terrain including the biblical peaks of Mount Sinai and the surrounding wilderness.

Suez Canal

The southern entrance of the canal near Suez and ships queued up to enter the waterway from the Red Sea.

The Nile Delta

The sharp contrast between the harsh desert sands and the vibrant green agriculture of the Nile riverbank.

Pyramids of Giza

If the flight approaches CAI from the north or west, the right side often catches a glimpse of the Giza Plateau.

Muscat Coastline

Dramatic views of the Gulf of Oman coastline and the rugged cliffs of the Muscat region immediately after takeoff.

Rub' al Khali Edge

Aerial perspective of the northern fringes of the 'Empty Quarter' with its massive, shifting sand dunes.

Red Sea Resorts

Clear views of the turquoise coral reefs and coastal developments near Hurghada and the Egyptian Riviera.

Galala Mountains

Striking limestone plateaus in Egypt's Eastern Desert that drop sharply toward the Gulf of Suez.

New Cairo Cityscape

The sprawling urban expansion and modern architectural clusters of New Cairo during the descent.