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TLV → CAI
Which side of the plane to sit from Ben Gurion International Airport (Tel-aviv) to Cairo International Airport (Cairo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an exceptional view of the Mediterranean coastline, the Suez Canal crossing, the stark contrast of the green Nile Delta, and the iconic Great Pyramids of Giza during the descent into Cairo.
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Mediterranean Coast
Follow the sweeping coastline of the Gaza Strip and the North Sinai beaches.
Suez Canal
A clear view of the world's most famous shipping lane and large tankers waiting to transit.
Nile Delta
The striking boundary where the barren Sahara desert meets the lush, green farmland of the Nile.
Great Pyramids of Giza
The ancient wonders are often visible on the right side during the standard landing approach into CAI.
For the best chance of seeing the Pyramids, choose a seat behind the wing on the right side. On the approach to Cairo International, the flight path usually offers a panoramic view of the Giza Plateau. Late afternoon flights provide long shadows that make the pyramid shapes and the Suez Canal infrastructure stand out more clearly.
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Judean Wilderness
Observe the rugged, arid terrain of the Judean desert immediately after takeoff from Tel Aviv.
Negev Desert
Vast stretches of crater-pocked desert landscapes visible as the flight heads south towards Sinai.
Sinai Mountains
The dramatic red granite peaks of the southern Sinai Peninsula visible in the distance.
Gulf of Suez
The deep blue waters separating the Sinai Peninsula from the Egyptian mainland.
Opt for an early morning flight to have the sun at your back, which perfectly illuminates the red rock formations of the Sinai. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to capture the sharp transition from the coastal plains to the desert interior.
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Get eSIMs for EgyptDistance: 392 km (244 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 39 min
Departure: TLV (32.011398315429695, 34.88669967651367)
Arrival: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Route Type: International
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