Cairo to Dubai flight pathCAIDXB

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Flight time3h 15m
Distance1,502
Heading097° → 108°
Best side
Left
★ 4.0 left·★ 2.5 right

The left side wins on both ends: a rare and genuinely spectacular pyramid view on departure from Cairo, and a strong skyline/coastline view of Dubai on arrival, while the right side over most of the route only offers open desert and Red Sea/Gulf water.

Takeoff · CAILEFTNile River, Cairo cityscape, Giza pyramids
Landing · DXBLEFTPalm Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa skyline, Dubai Marina

Flight Path

Flight path overview

The route crosses the Eastern Desert of Egypt, the Red Sea near the Gulf of Aqaba or central Red Sea, then the vast sand deserts of Saudi Arabia's Najd and Rub' al Khali fringe before reaching the UAE coast.

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Cairo (left side) — Nile River, Cairo cityscape, Giza pyramids, Mokattam hills

Takeoff from CAI

LEFT

Departing CAI eastbound, the left side gives good views of Cairo's sprawl, the Nile Valley, and the Giza Plateau pyramids as the flight banks toward the Red Sea. This is the most visually distinctive part of the whole route.

Nile RiverCairo cityscapeGiza pyramidsMokattam hills
Aerial window seat view during landing at Dubai (left side) — Palm Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa skyline, Dubai Marina, Persian Gulf coastline

Landing at DXB

LEFT

On approach to DXB from the west, the left side shows the Dubai coastline, the Palm Jumeirah, and the city's skyscraper cluster along Sheikh Zayed Road as the aircraft descends over the Gulf.

Palm JumeirahBurj Khalifa skylineDubai MarinaPersian Gulf coastline

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Cairo International (CAI) to Dubai International (DXB)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Cairo to Dubai. The left side wins on both ends: a rare and genuinely spectacular pyramid view on departure from Cairo, and a strong skyline/coastline view of Dubai on arrival, while the right side over most of the route only offers open desert and Red Sea/Gulf water.

What can I see during takeoff from Cairo International in Cairo?

During takeoff from Cairo International (CAI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing CAI eastbound, the left side gives good views of Cairo's sprawl, the Nile Valley, and the Giza Plateau pyramids as the flight banks toward the Red Sea. This is the most visually distinctive part of the whole route. Notable sights include: Nile River, Cairo cityscape, Giza pyramids, Mokattam hills.

What can I see when landing at Dubai International in Dubai?

When landing at Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to DXB from the west, the left side shows the Dubai coastline, the Palm Jumeirah, and the city's skyscraper cluster along Sheikh Zayed Road as the aircraft descends over the Gulf. Notable sights include: Palm Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa skyline, Dubai Marina, Persian Gulf coastline.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Dubai?

The flight from Cairo International (CAI) to Dubai International (DXB) takes 3h 15m.

What does the Cairo to Dubai flight path pass over?

The route crosses the Eastern Desert of Egypt, the Red Sea near the Gulf of Aqaba or central Red Sea, then the vast sand deserts of Saudi Arabia's Najd and Rub' al Khali fringe before reaching the UAE coast.