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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a front-row seat to the winding Nile River, the glittering lights of Cairo, and a spectacular approach to the Western Alps and Mont Blanc.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Piton des Neiges

A final view of Reunion's highest volcanic peak shortly after takeoff from Roland Garros.

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Madagascar Coast

Distant views of the eastern shores of the Great Red Island over the Indian Ocean.

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The Nile River

The lush green ribbon of the Nile cutting through the vast brown expanse of the Sahara desert.

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Cairo Lights

Expansive night-time glow of Egypt's capital and the distinctive shape of the Nile Delta.

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Western Alps

Dramatic snow-capped peaks including the massive massif of Mont Blanc near the French-Italian border.

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French Countryside

Rolling vineyards and historic villages of central France during the final descent phase.

Since many flights from Reunion are overnight, the left side is superior for viewing the city lights of Cairo and the Nile. For morning arrivals, this side provides the best lighting for the snow-covered Western Alps without the glare of the rising sun.

Right Side Highlights
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Indian Ocean

Deep blue expanse of the Mascarene Basin and potential distant glimpses of Mauritius.

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Danakil Depression

Aerial views of one of the hottest and lowest points on Earth located in Ethiopia.

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Red Sea Coast

Vibrant turquoise waters and coral reefs along the coastlines of Eritrea and Egypt.

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Sinai Peninsula

Rugged, desert mountainous terrain situated between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.

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Central Alps

Stunning views of the Swiss and Austrian peaks illuminated by the early morning sun.

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Northern France

A view of the suburban sprawl and historic estates surrounding the greater Paris region.

The right side is ideal for catching the sunrise over the Horn of Africa or the Red Sea. If you are on an early morning flight, be prepared for intense sun glare; however, it offers the most direct view of the Sinai Peninsula and the eastern edge of the Alps.

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Route Information

Distance: 9,369 km (5,822 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 1 min

Departure: RUN (-20.88710021972656, 55.51029968261719)

Arrival: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)

Route Type: International

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