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TUN → CAI
Which side of the plane to sit from Tunis Carthage International Airport (Tunis) to Cairo International Airport (Cairo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular aerial perspective of the Sahara's shifting sands and the most iconic view of the Pyramids of Giza during the final approach into Cairo.
Carthage Ruins
Ancient archaeological sites visible just south of the Tunis flight path.
The Sahara
Breathtaking patterns of orange dunes and rocky plateaus across Libya and Egypt.
Qattara Depression
One of the largest natural sinks in the world, appearing as a vast, low-lying basin.
Pyramids of Giza
The world-famous ancient structures usually visible on the right during the Cairo descent.
Cairo Suburbs
The dense, sandy-colored urban sprawl of the Egyptian capital emerging from the desert.
The right side is essential for seeing the Pyramids. During the typical approach from the west, the Giza plateau appears on the right. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting for the desert colors.
Gulf of Tunis
Expansive views of the Mediterranean as the flight departs Tunisia.
Cape Bon Peninsula
The scenic northeastern tip of Tunisia reaching into the sea.
Libyan Coastline
The rugged interface between the desert and the Mediterranean near Tripoli.
Marsa Matruh
Clear turquoise lagoons along the northern Egyptian shoreline.
Nile Delta
The sudden transition from arid terrain to the lush green vegetation of the delta.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun. This side offers consistent views of the Mediterranean coastline and the green expansion of the Nile Delta.
Distance: 2,096 km (1,302 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 48 min
Departure: TUN (36.85100173950195, 10.22719955444336)
Arrival: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Route Type: International
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