Both sides offer strong bookend scenery, but the right side's approach into Cairo delivers a rare direct sightline to one of the world's most iconic landmarks, the Pyramids of Giza, alongside the Nile River and delta greenery, edging out Dubai's skyline view on departure.
Flight Path
Arabian Desert of northern Saudi Arabia, the Gulf of Aqaba/northern Red Sea, the Sinai Peninsula, and the Suez Canal corridor
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DXB
LEFTDeparting DXB on runway 30 toward the northwest, the flight's initial track keeps Dubai's skyline and coastline just off the left side as the aircraft climbs away. Passengers get a clear look back at Downtown Dubai's towers and the man-made Palm Jumeirah against the Persian Gulf before the city gives way to desert.
Landing at CAI
RIGHTArriving from the northeast, the aircraft banks onto final for Cairo's northeast-southwest runways, and during this turn the right side faces west across the Nile Valley. This gives a brief but genuine view of the Nile River, the green delta farmland against the desert, and the Pyramids of Giza as small triangular shapes near the horizon.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dubai International (DXB) to Cairo International (CAI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubai to Cairo. Both sides offer strong bookend scenery, but the right side's approach into Cairo delivers a rare direct sightline to one of the world's most iconic landmarks, the Pyramids of Giza, alongside the Nile River and delta greenery, edging out Dubai's skyline view on departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Dubai International in Dubai?
During takeoff from Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing DXB on runway 30 toward the northwest, the flight's initial track keeps Dubai's skyline and coastline just off the left side as the aircraft climbs away. Passengers get a clear look back at Downtown Dubai's towers and the man-made Palm Jumeirah against the Persian Gulf before the city gives way to desert. Notable sights include: Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Persian Gulf coastline.
What can I see when landing at Cairo International in Cairo?
When landing at Cairo International (CAI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arriving from the northeast, the aircraft banks onto final for Cairo's northeast-southwest runways, and during this turn the right side faces west across the Nile Valley. This gives a brief but genuine view of the Nile River, the green delta farmland against the desert, and the Pyramids of Giza as small triangular shapes near the horizon. Notable sights include: Pyramids of Giza, Nile River, Nile Delta farmland, Cairo cityscape.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Cairo?
The flight from Dubai International (DXB) to Cairo International (CAI) takes 4h 05m.
What does the Dubai to Cairo flight path pass over?
Arabian Desert of northern Saudi Arabia, the Gulf of Aqaba/northern Red Sea, the Sinai Peninsula, and the Suez Canal corridor