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TIP → CAI
Which side of the plane to sit from Tripoli International Airport (Tripoli) to Cairo International Airport (Cairo)?
Right Side of the Plane
While the left side offers pleasant coastal views, the right side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Saharan interior, the Qattara Depression, and the world-famous Pyramids of Giza during the final approach into Cairo.
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Sahara Dunes
Vast expanses of the Libyan and Western Deserts featuring intricate wind-swept sand patterns.
Jebel Akhdar
The 'Green Mountain' region of Cyrenaica, featuring unique Mediterranean vegetation amidst the desert.
Qattara Depression
Viewing the massive sinkhole that sits 133 meters below sea level, one of the lowest points in Africa.
Giza Pyramids
With the typical southern approach into Cairo, the Great Pyramids and Sphinx are often visible to the right.
Nile River
The dramatic sight of the world's longest river cutting a vibrant green lifeline through the arid landscape.
The right side is best for afternoon flights to witness the Sahara glow during the golden hour. During descent into CAI, watch closely as the pilot often executes a turn that puts the Giza Plateau directly in view. Use a high shutter speed to capture the desert textures from cruising altitude.
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Mediterranean Coastline
Continuous views of the striking blue waters where the Sahara meets the Mediterranean Sea.
Benghazi
A clear view of Libya's second-largest city and its prominent harbor area along the Gulf of Sirte.
Tobruk Port
Spot the historic deep-water port of Tobruk, a site of significant strategic importance during WWII.
Alexandria
Aerial views of Egypt's 'Pearl of the Mediterranean' as the plane transitions toward the Nile Delta.
Nile Delta Margin
Observation of the sharp, lush green contrast where the fertile delta meets the desert sands.
Opt for the left side on morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is ideal for spotting the coastal salt flats (sabkhas) and the white limestone cliffs that define the North African shore.
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Get eSIMs for EgyptDistance: 1,753 km (1,089 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min
Departure: TIP (32.6635017395, 13.159000396700002)
Arrival: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Route Type: International
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