While left offers interesting delta views during takeoff, the right side dominates the landing approach with spectacular red rock geology and canyon systems that are far more visually distinctive. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.
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Flight Path
New Cairo to Cedar City is 7,236 miles (11,645 km), a flight of about 13 hours 55 minutes.
Eastern Mediterranean coastline (Syria/Lebanon region), Anti-Lebanon Mountains, Syrian Desert plateau, Jordanian highlands, Dead Sea depression, Negev Desert, and the transition into the Colorado Plateau province as the flight approaches southwestern Utah. The route crosses from the Levantine coast inland over increasingly arid terrain, with the most dramatic topographic change occurring over the Jordanian highlands and the final approach over the high desert basins of the American Southwest.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CCE
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Nile Delta's distributaries and agricultural patchwork as the aircraft climbs northwest from Cairo. The right side faces inland desert with minimal visual interest during initial climb.
Landing at CDC
RIGHTRight side provides excellent views of the Virgin River canyon system and the red rock formations surrounding Cedar City during descent. The approach from the east brings these dramatic geological features into clear view on the right side of the aircraft.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Capital International Airport (CCE) to Cedar City Rgnl (CDC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from New Cairo to Cedar City. While left offers interesting delta views during takeoff, the right side dominates the landing approach with spectacular red rock geology and canyon systems that are far more visually distinctive. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.
What can I see during takeoff from Capital International Airport in New Cairo?
During takeoff from Capital International Airport (CCE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Nile Delta's distributaries and agricultural patchwork as the aircraft climbs northwest from Cairo. The right side faces inland desert with minimal visual interest during initial climb. Notable sights include: Nile Delta irrigation channels, Cairo urban sprawl to the south, Mediterranean Sea coastline (northern horizon), Suez Canal corridor to the east.
What can I see when landing at Cedar City Rgnl in Cedar City?
When landing at Cedar City Rgnl (CDC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides excellent views of the Virgin River canyon system and the red rock formations surrounding Cedar City during descent. The approach from the east brings these dramatic geological features into clear view on the right side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Escalante Desert plateau, Virgin River canyon, Cedar Breaks National Monument rim (distant), Hurricane Cliffs formation.
How long is the flight from New Cairo to Cedar City?
The flight from Capital International Airport (CCE) to Cedar City Rgnl (CDC) takes about 13 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 7,236 miles (11,645 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the New Cairo to Cedar City flight path pass over?
Eastern Mediterranean coastline (Syria/Lebanon region), Anti-Lebanon Mountains, Syrian Desert plateau, Jordanian highlands, Dead Sea depression, Negev Desert, and the transition into the Colorado Plateau province as the flight approaches southwestern Utah. The route crosses from the Levantine coast inland over increasingly arid terrain, with the most dramatic topographic change occurring over the Jordanian highlands and the final approach over the high desert basins of the American Southwest.