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MED → HBE
Which side of the plane to sit from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (Madinah) to Borg El Arab International Airport (Alexandria)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Suez Canal, the lush expanse of the Nile Delta, and the Mediterranean coastline during the descent into Alexandria.
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Sinai Peaks
Jagged mountains of the Sinai Peninsula, including Mount Sinai, visible across the Gulf.
Suez Canal
The iconic waterway connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean, visible as a thin blue line.
Nile Delta
The vast, fertile green triangle where the Nile meets the sea, providing a stunning color contrast.
Port Said
Observation of the northern entrance of the world-famous canal along the Mediterranean coast.
Alexandria Shoreline
The Mediterranean horizon and the sweeping crescent of Alexandria's historic waterfront.
Afternoon flights provide the best lighting for the Suez Canal and Delta as the sun is behind the aircraft, reducing glare. During spring, be aware that Khamaseen dust storms can occasionally obscure views, though the Delta's green remains striking even through a light haze.
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Hejaz Mountains
Rugged desert peaks surrounding the holy city of Madinah immediately after takeoff.
Red Sea
Crystalline waters and coral formations along the Saudi coast near the city of Yanbu.
Eastern Desert
Dramatic rocky landscapes and deep wadis of the Egyptian wilderness west of the Red Sea.
The Nile
The lifeline of Egypt appearing as a verdant strip cutting through the vast desert.
Giza Pyramids
Possible distant views of the ancient structures located just south of the Cairo sprawl.
Choose a morning flight for the clearest visibility of the Eastern Desert. Watch for the sharp 'green line' where the desert ends and the Nile's irrigation begins; this contrast is most dramatic from this side. If the aircraft approaches HBE from the south, the Pyramids may be visible on the far left horizon.
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Get eSIMs for EgyptDistance: 1,212 km (753 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: MED (24.5534, 39.705101)
Arrival: HBE (30.91769981384277, 29.696399688720703)
Route Type: International
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