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SVO → CAI
Which side of the plane to sit from Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow) to Cairo International Airport (Cairo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic shift from the Turkish coast to the Mediterranean, followed by the iconic lush greenery of the Nile Delta and the potential for a Giza Pyramids sighting during descent.
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Central Anatolia
The vast, volcanic plateaus and unique geological formations of inland Turkey.
Mediterranean Horizon
Expansive views of the turquoise sea where the sky meets the water in a seamless gradient.
Nile Delta
The incredible visual of the fertile green triangle abruptly meeting the sterile Sahara sands.
Great Pyramids
The Giza Plateau and its ancient monuments are frequently visible on the right during the final approach into CAI.
Greater Cairo
The massive urban sprawl and the winding path of the Nile River cutting through the city.
This is the best side for afternoon flights to catch a sunset over the Mediterranean. Keep your camera ready during the final 10 minutes of flight; if the plane approaches Cairo from the north or west, the Pyramids of Giza provide an unforgettable aerial view. Use a high shutter speed to capture the contrast of the Nile Delta's greenery against the desert.
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Caucasus Range
Rugged, snow-capped peaks visible as the flight traverses the southern Russian border towards the Black Sea.
Taurus Mountains
Stunning limestone ridges and deep valleys characteristic of Southern Turkey's landscape.
Cyprus
The distinct shape of the island nation can often be seen floating in the deep blue of the Mediterranean.
Suez Canal
A distant view of the strategic waterway and the queue of massive cargo ships entering the Red Sea.
Sinai Peninsula
The jagged, reddish-brown mountain terrain of the Sinai desert as you approach the Egyptian coast.
Choose this side on morning flights to avoid the harsh western sun. Watch closely after crossing the Turkish coast; on clear days, the entire island of Cyprus is visible. During the descent, the Suez Canal appears as a thin blue line to the east if the arrival route passes through the eastern corridor.
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Get eSIMs for EgyptDistance: 2,913 km (1,810 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 53 min
Departure: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Arrival: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Route Type: International
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