The right side captures the San Francisco Bay landmarks on departure and the Nile-and-Pyramids view on arrival into Cairo, giving it two strong scenic bookends compared to the largely open-ocean and plains views on the left.
Flight Path
Sierra Nevada, Rocky Mountains, Great Plains, Great Lakes region, the North Atlantic, and the coastlines of Ireland and Western Europe before descending toward the Mediterranean and Nile Delta
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SFO
RIGHTDeparting SFO on runway 28 the aircraft climbs west over the Pacific then banks right (north) to head east, putting the San Francisco skyline, the Bay Bridge, and the Golden Gate Bridge directly under the right-side windows before the turn onto the eastbound track over the Sierra Nevada.
Landing at CAI
RIGHTOn approach into Cairo from the north, the Nile Delta's green farmland gives way to the city, and aircraft on the right side get a clear view across the Nile toward the Giza plateau, where the Pyramids and Sphinx sit just southwest of the urban sprawl.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from San Francisco International (SFO) to Cairo International (CAI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from San Francisco to Cairo. The right side captures the San Francisco Bay landmarks on departure and the Nile-and-Pyramids view on arrival into Cairo, giving it two strong scenic bookends compared to the largely open-ocean and plains views on the left.
What can I see during takeoff from San Francisco International in San Francisco?
During takeoff from San Francisco International (SFO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing SFO on runway 28 the aircraft climbs west over the Pacific then banks right (north) to head east, putting the San Francisco skyline, the Bay Bridge, and the Golden Gate Bridge directly under the right-side windows before the turn onto the eastbound track over the Sierra Nevada. Notable sights include: San Francisco skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, San Francisco Bay.
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 into Cairo from the north, the Nile Delta's green farmland gives way to the city, and aircraft on the right side get a clear view across the Nile toward the Giza plateau, where the Pyramids and Sphinx sit just southwest of the urban sprawl. Notable sights include: Nile River, Cairo cityscape, Giza Pyramids, Nile Delta farmland.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Cairo?
The flight from San Francisco International (SFO) to Cairo International (CAI) takes 14h 35m.
What does the San Francisco to Cairo flight path pass over?
Sierra Nevada, Rocky Mountains, Great Plains, Great Lakes region, the North Atlantic, and the coastlines of Ireland and Western Europe before descending toward the Mediterranean and Nile Delta