Loading map...
NCL → SSH
Which side of the plane to sit from Newcastle Airport (Newcastle) to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (Sharm El Sheikh)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior scenic experience featuring the iconic Suez Canal, the lush Nile Delta, and the high peaks of the Swiss Alps.
Swiss Alps
Spectacular views of the highest European peaks, including glaciers and the Bernese Oberland.
Nile Delta
The incredible contrast between the fertile green delta and the surrounding Sahara sands.
Suez Canal
The world-famous shipping lane with visible tankers transiting between the Mediterranean and Red Sea.
Eastern Desert
The vast, desolate beauty of the Egyptian desert plateaus stretching toward the horizon.
Red Sea Reefs
Stunning turquoise coral formations visible through the crystal-clear water near Ras Mohammed.
The right side is the 'money side' for this route, especially for spotting the Suez Canal roughly 30-40 minutes before landing. On afternoon flights, you'll witness a spectacular sunset over the Egyptian desert. Aim for a seat ahead of or behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the coral reefs during the turn into Sharm El Sheikh.
Austrian Alps
Bird's-eye view of snow-capped peaks and deep glacial valleys across Central Europe.
Adriatic Archipelago
The stunning network of islands and turquoise waters along the Croatian coastline.
Greek Islands
Aerial perspectives of the Aegean Sea and the rugged coastlines of the Peloponnese.
Sinai Mountains
Dramatic, jagged granite formations including the area around Mount Catherine.
Naama Bay
Clear views of the resort developments and the Nabq protected area during the final descent.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. It provides the most dramatic views of the Sinai interior's shadows and rock formations during the final 20 minutes of the flight. Watch for the stark transition from the Mediterranean blue to the desert's orange hues.
Distance: 4,169 km (2,590 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 54 min
Departure: NCL (55.037498474121094, -1.6916699409484863)
Arrival: SSH (27.9773006439, 34.3950004578)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.