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YNB → CAI
Which side of the plane to sit from Prince Abdulmohsin Bin Abdulaziz Airport (Yenbo) to Cairo International Airport (Cairo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Sinai Peninsula's rugged mountain ranges and the maritime traffic entering the Gulf of Suez.
Tiran and Sanafir
Strategic islands at the mouth of the Gulf of Aqaba visible during the initial phase of the flight.
Sinai High Mountains
Stunning views of the jagged granite peaks of the southern Sinai, including the area near Mount Catherine.
Gulf of Suez Shipping
Dozens of cargo ships and oil tankers queued or moving through the narrow waters toward the Suez Canal.
New Cairo Expansion
The massive scale of Egypt's modern urban developments and residential compounds on the eastern edge of Cairo.
For the most dramatic views of the Sinai mountains, choose a morning flight when the sun illuminates the eastern slopes. Keep a sharp eye out for the transition from the blue waters of the Gulf of Suez to the arid mainland; the contrast is particularly striking in clear weather.
Yanbu Coastal Reefs
Immediately after takeoff, view the vibrant turquoise coral formations along the Saudi Arabian coastline.
The Red Sea Void
A vast expanse of deep sapphire water as the flight crosses the main body of the northern Red Sea.
Galala Plateau
Dramatic limestone cliffs and rugged plateaus that characterize the Egyptian coast of the Red Sea.
Eastern Desert Wadis
Intricate patterns of dry riverbeds and ancient drainage systems carved into the Egyptian desert floor.
The left side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Red Sea. During the descent into Cairo, this side often provides a clearer view of the Nile River's green floodplain contrasting against the surrounding desert.
Distance: 935 km (581 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: YNB (24.144199, 38.0634)
Arrival: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Route Type: International
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