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ABJ → ALG
Which side of the plane to sit from Port Bouet Airport (Abidjan) to Houari Boumediene Airport (Algier)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the diverse Saharan topography, the Ahaggar mountain range in the distance, and the dramatic descent over the Blida Atlas into the Bay of Algiers.
Lake Kossou
View of the largest reservoir in Ivory Coast shortly after takeoff heading north.
Hoggar Mountains
Distant views of the volcanic peaks and high plateaus of the central Sahara.
Tell Atlas Range
Lush green mountain ridges that contrast sharply with the desert terrain just before reaching the coast.
Algiers White City
The sprawling white architecture of the capital nestled against the turquoise Mediterranean sea.
Port of Algiers
Bird's-eye view of the busy shipping lanes and the crescent-shaped bay on final approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the western sun. It offers the most iconic views of the Mediterranean coastline and Algiers city during the descent. Look for the ancient caravan tracks still visible in the Tanezrouft region of the desert.
Ivorian Rainforests
Dense tropical canopy and river systems visible immediately after departing Abidjan.
Grand Erg Occidental
Massive fields of star-shaped dunes creating a sea of orange sand in western Algeria.
Niger River Bend
The distinct curve of the Niger River as it flows through the semi-arid Sahel region of Mali.
Ouarsenis Massif
Rugged limestone peaks of the western Tell Atlas visible during the initial descent phase.
Western Horizon
Stunning unobstructed views of the sunset over the desert on late afternoon flights.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side provides excellent views of the vast sand seas in the western Sahara. Keep an eye out for the transition from the Sahelian grasslands to the true desert about one hour into the flight.
Distance: 3,570 km (2,218 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 12 min
Departure: ABJ (5.261390209197998, -3.9262900352478023)
Arrival: ALG (36.69100189208984, 3.215409994125366)
Route Type: International
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