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MED → TUN
Which side of the plane to sit from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (Madinah) to Tunis Carthage International Airport (Tunis)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition between the Arabian desert, the lush Nile Delta, and the varied topography of the North African coastline.
Harrat Rahat
Massive black basaltic lava fields surrounding Madinah, visible immediately after takeoff.
Red Sea Coastline
Crystal clear turquoise waters and coral reef patterns along the Saudi Arabian western shore.
Nile River Valley
The striking 'green ribbon' of life as the flight crosses from the Eastern Desert into the Delta region.
Gulf of Sidra
Sweeping views of the Libyan coastline and the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean's southern bight.
Lake of Tunis
The final descent provides views of the lagoon and the sprawling urban landscape of the Tunisian capital.
Choose a window seat on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Sahara. During midday, use a polarizing filter on your camera to cut through the haze over the Nile Delta. This side is also best for seeing the contrast between the Mediterranean Sea and the Libyan desert plateaus.
Sinai Peninsula
Rugged, jagged peaks of the southern Sinai mountains visible to the North during the transit to Egypt.
Suez Canal
Watch for the distinct line of the canal and the queue of cargo ships waiting to enter the Mediterranean.
Alexandria
Egypt's historic second city and its famous harbor visible as the flight path moves out over the sea.
Mediterranean Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue sea with occasional glimpses of commercial shipping lanes.
Ancient Carthage
As the plane banks for arrival at TUN, the historic ruins of Carthage may be visible near the coast.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. It offers the best perspective of the Suez Canal's northern mouth. Look for the distinct change in water color where the Nile sediment meets the Mediterranean blue near Rosetta.
Distance: 3,115 km (1,936 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 40 min
Departure: MED (24.5534, 39.705101)
Arrival: TUN (36.85100173950195, 10.22719955444336)
Route Type: International
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