Okay, let's talk about flying from New York to Egypt. Specifically, how long that feels. Because, let's be honest, the actual hours are just numbers. It's the experience, people!
The "Official" Answer (Which is a Lie)
You Google it, and it’ll say something like "10-12 hours non-stop." Non-stop? Sounds like a mythical creature to me. Has anyone actually experienced this unicorn flight?
Because in my world, flying involves layovers. Layovers in airports designed to suck the soul from your body, one overpriced coffee at a time.
The Reality: An Eternity (Give or Take a Day)
Here’s my unpopular opinion: flying from New York to Egypt is approximately the same length as the reign of a particularly long-lived pharaoh. Think Ramses II length.
Seriously, pack a lifetime supply of snacks. And download every movie and TV show ever made. You’ll need it.
The Layovers: Airport Purgatory
Let's break it down. First, you wait in security. Then you wait at the gate. Then, glory be, you board! But wait, there's more waiting… taxiing, de-icing… It's a symphony of delays.
And then, the layover! Ah, the layover. That delightful period of wandering aimlessly through duty-free shops, questioning all your life choices. Especially the one that led you to willingly board this metal tube.
Is it just me, or do airports make time move backward? You swear you just checked the departure board five minutes ago, and now it says "Delayed" in a font size usually reserved for declaring national emergencies.
The In-Flight Entertainment (or Lack Thereof)
Okay, let's be optimistic. Maybe the airline has a decent entertainment system. Maybe they have all seasons of your favorite show.
Or maybe, just maybe, the screen is broken. And your neighbor is determined to explain their entire life story in excruciating detail. Fun times!
Remember to pack your trusty neck pillow and eye mask. These are your shields against the in-flight apocalypse. Don’t leave home without them.
Arriving in Egypt: A Mirage of Bliss?
Finally, you land! You’ve survived. You’ve conquered the skies. You’re in Egypt!
Except... the immigration line. And the baggage claim carousel, where your suitcase plays hide-and-seek among a sea of identical black bags. The adventure continues!
But hey, at least you're in Egypt. You can finally trade that cramped airplane seat for the vast expanse of the desert. And those questionable airline meals for some delicious kushari.
The Verdict: Worth It?
Despite the travel time feeling like an extended episode of your worst nightmare, is it worth it? Absolutely!
Because Egypt. Pyramids, the Nile, history… Suddenly, those 10-12 (or 24+) hours seem a little less daunting. A little.
So, buckle up, embrace the chaos, and prepare for the journey of a lifetime. Just don't forget that lifetime supply of snacks. You'll thank me later.
