Seeing Shibin el-Qanater from a plane7 ★
Farm town at the edge of the Delta north of Cairo, where the city's sprawl meets fields. Look for canals and bright green plots.
2 of our routes pass it. Egypt · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Washington to Cairo: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Cairo | Left | on the way down |
| Washington to Cairo | 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 Shibin el-Qanater from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Shibin el-Qanater 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 Shibin el-Qanater 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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