Cairo to Beirut flight path: CAI to BEY

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Cairo to Beirut. Left side scores higher due to superior takeoff scenery (Nile Delta and Cairo's urban density) and consistent desert-to-coast transition during cruise. While right side offers dramatic Mount Lebanon views during landing, the left side's full-flight experience—combining Egypt's iconic river landscape, urban sprawl, and the gradual transition northward through the Levantine coast—provides greater overall variety and landmark density across the entire 1h 15m flight.

During takeoff from Cairo International (CAI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side captures Cairo's urban sprawl and the Nile Delta during initial climb. The Nile's distinctive green ribbon and Cairo's dense cityscape provide immediate visual interest as the aircraft climbs northeast from runway 05. Notable sights include: Nile River and Delta, Cairo metropolitan area, Lake Nasser (visible at higher altitude during climb).

When landing at Beirut International (BEY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers superior approach scenery. Arriving aircraft typically descend over the Mediterranean Sea west of Beirut, then turn inland for runway 17/34 approaches. Right-side passengers see the Mediterranean coastline, Mount Lebanon's dramatic peaks rising inland, and Beirut's waterfront and harbor before touchdown. Notable sights include: Mediterranean Sea, Mount Lebanon range, Beirut harbor and waterfront, Anti-Lebanon Mountains (distant, on horizon).

The flight from Cairo International (CAI) to Beirut International (BEY) takes 1h 15m.

Eastern Mediterranean coastline (Syria/Lebanon border region), Anti-Lebanon Mountains running north-south inland, Bekaa Valley (visible at cruise altitude as a depression between Mount Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon ranges)