Seeing Sinai Peninsula from a plane6 ★
The triangle between the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba, linking Africa and Asia. Its granite mountains reach over 8,000 ft at Mount Catherine; look for the two gulfs forming a V around it.
2 of our routes pass it. Egypt · rated 7 of 10
The easy pick
Miami to Doha: sit on the right, 687 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Miami to Doha | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 687 min after takeoff |
| Philadelphia to Doha | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 592 min after takeoff |
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 Sinai Peninsula from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Sinai Peninsula from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
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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