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Tip: Sit on the right side for landing.
The approach offers sweeping views of the Nile River and the city of Sohag, showcasing the transition from fertile riverbanks to desert sands.
The approach offers sweeping views of the Nile River and the city of Sohag, showcasing the transition from fertile riverbanks to desert sands.
The right side is superior for this route as it provides a front-row seat to the Giza, Saqqara, and Dahshur pyramid complexes immediately after takeoff, followed by the striking contrast between the lush Nile Valley and the Western Desert dunes.
The left side offers the most dramatic transition from the Red Sea's turquoise reefs to the lush, narrow green ribbon of the Nile Valley, providing a stark contrast against the Eastern Desert.
The right side offers superior views of the Kuwaiti coastline, the Sinai Peninsula in the distance, and the dramatic contrast of the Nile Valley's greenery against the Sahara desert as you approach Sohag.
The left side offers the most dramatic transition from the arid Arabian desert to the vibrant Red Sea coastline and provides a better angle for viewing the lush Nile Valley upon descent into Sohag.
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the UAE coastline upon departure, potential views of the Riyadh metropolis, and a superior angle of the Nile River's lush valley contrasting against the desert as you approach Sohag.