Paris to Cairo is 1,993 miles (3,207 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
The right side tracks the more visually dynamic geography: Paris on departure, the Alps and Italian coastline during cruise, and the Nile Delta with Cairo and the Pyramids on arrival, while the left side stays over comparatively featureless plains and open sea for most of the flight.
Flight Path
Alps foothills over Switzerland/northern Italy, Mediterranean Sea crossing near Crete, Egyptian coastline near Alexandria before the Nile Delta
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ORY
RIGHTDeparting Orly to the southeast, the right side offers a brief glimpse of central Paris (the Seine bends visible below) before the aircraft climbs toward the Alps. The left side mostly shows the flat Île-de-France plain and Beauce farmland with little variation.
Landing at CAI
RIGHTOn approach to Cairo from the north, the right side reveals the green fan of the Nile Delta narrowing into the city, followed by the dense Cairo skyline and the Giza Plateau with the Pyramids visible just southwest of the runway threshold. The left side mostly shows desert plains with no distinguishing features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Orly (ORY) to Cairo International (CAI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Cairo. The right side tracks the more visually dynamic geography: Paris on departure, the Alps and Italian coastline during cruise, and the Nile Delta with Cairo and the Pyramids on arrival, while the left side stays over comparatively featureless plains and open sea for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Orly in Paris?
During takeoff from Orly (ORY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Orly to the southeast, the right side offers a brief glimpse of central Paris (the Seine bends visible below) before the aircraft climbs toward the Alps. The left side mostly shows the flat Île-de-France plain and Beauce farmland with little variation. Notable sights include: Seine River bends near Paris, Fontainebleau forest, distant Alpine foothills on the horizon.
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. On approach to Cairo from the north, the right side reveals the green fan of the Nile Delta narrowing into the city, followed by the dense Cairo skyline and the Giza Plateau with the Pyramids visible just southwest of the runway threshold. The left side mostly shows desert plains with no distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Nile Delta farmland, Cairo urban sprawl, Giza Pyramids, Nile River through the city.
How long is the flight from Paris to Cairo?
The flight from Orly (ORY) to Cairo International (CAI) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,993 miles (3,207 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Cairo flight path pass over?
Alps foothills over Switzerland/northern Italy, Mediterranean Sea crossing near Crete, Egyptian coastline near Alexandria before the Nile Delta