AKF → TIP

Tazirbu Oasis

Shortly after takeoff, view this vital desert crossroads with its lush palm groves standing in sharp contrast to the surrounding golden sands.

Al Haruj Al Aswad

Witness the sprawling black basalt landscape of Libya's largest volcanic field, an extraterrestrial-looking terrain that dominates the central desert.

Hamada al-Hamra

The 'Red Plateau' provides a stunning color palette of deep ochre and crimson rock formations stretching toward the western horizon.

Nafusa Mountains

As you approach the coast, the dramatic limestone cliffs and rugged peaks of the Nafusa range rise sharply from the desert floor.

Garian Highlands

Detailed views of the plateau settlements and the traditional cave dwellings' landscape just before the final approach into Tripoli.

Rebiana Sand Sea

A sea of massive longitudinal dunes that demonstrate the raw power of wind erosion in the deep Sahara.

Sirte Basin Infrastructure

Spot the remote oil extraction facilities and the intricate network of pipelines that form the backbone of the Libyan economy.

Hun Graben

View the geological rift valley that creates a distinct corridor through the central Libyan desert landscape.

Gulf of Sirte Coastline

In the distance, the deep blue of the Mediterranean Sea begins to peek over the horizon as the plane moves north.

Tripoli Metropolitan Area

An excellent overview of the capital's expanding suburbs and the Mediterranean coastline during the final turn for landing.