Seeing Cairo from a plane9 ★
The largest city in Africa and the Arab world, on the Nile just above the Delta. Look for the river with Zamalek and Roda islands, and on the western desert edge the Pyramids of Giza.
3 of our routes pass it. Egypt · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
New York to Dubai: sit on the left, 548 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Dubai | Left | 548 min after takeoff |
| New York to Cairo | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Washington to Cairo | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Cairo from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Cairo from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Cairo at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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