Which side to sit on from Washington to Cairo?
Sit on the left side flying Washington (IAD) to Cairo (CAI). It has the better view on 1 of 1 daily flights, with NYC, Milan and Lyon.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoon | Left | 1 of 1 flights | Shibin el-Qanater, New York City, Lyon |
What you'll see
- NYC on the left, 29 min after takeoff
- Lyon on the left, 382 min after takeoff
- Turin on the left, 395 min after takeoff
- Milan on the left, 402 min after takeoff
- Genoa on the right, 402 min after takeoff
- Athens on the right, 488 min after takeoff
- Alexandria on the right, 552 min after takeoff
- El Mahalla El Kubra on the left, 557 min after takeoff
- Tanta on the left, 558 min after takeoff
- Shibin el-Qanater on the left, 562 min after takeoff
- Cairo on the right, 565 min after takeoff
- Helwan on the right, 566 min after takeoff
Based on 1 daily nonstop flights and the real paths they flew in the last 10 days. No clouds: within 3 days of departure, pick your exact flight for the cloud forecast.
Questions
Which side is best for the sunset from Washington to Cairo?
The left. This flight heads north, so the western sky is on the left. Open your exact flight in Window Seat to see if it's in the air at sunset.
Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Does the best side change by flight?
It can. The left side is usual for this route, but the time of day moves the sun and glare. Pick your exact flight for its own answer, with the cloud forecast within 3 days.
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Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Which side is best for the sunset?
It depends on your direction and the time. Flying west in the evening, the sunset is ahead of you, so either side works. Flying north, it's on the left. Window Seat works it out for your exact flight.
Which side do I sit on to see Mount Rainier?
Flying south out of Seattle, the left. Flying into Seattle from the south, usually the right. See Seattle to Los Angeles.
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