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ALG → GHA
Which side of the plane to sit from Houari Boumediene Airport (Algier) to Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport (Ghardaia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled perspective of the M'zab Valley's UNESCO-listed architecture and the lush Mitidja plains during departure.
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Mitidja Plain
The fertile agricultural heartland of northern Algeria, visible as a patchwork of green orchards and vineyards.
Chréa Cedar Forests
The dense, ancient Atlas cedar forests covering the slopes of the Blida Atlas National Park.
The M'zab Pentapolis
The five historic fortified towns of the M'zab Valley, showcasing unique 11th-century urban planning.
Ghardaïa Architecture
Close-up views of the pyramid-shaped mosques and the colorful, tiered houses that define this desert oasis.
The right side is essential for viewing the M'zab Valley during the descent. Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion when photographing the geometric layout of Ghardaïa. Late afternoon flights offer the best 'golden hour' shadows on the desert plateaus.
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Algiers Bay
Aerial views of the crescent-shaped harbor and the 'White City' rising from the Mediterranean.
Djurdjura Massif
The rugged, limestone peaks of the Tell Atlas mountains, frequently snow-covered in winter.
Chott el Hodna
A massive, shimmering salt lake on the high plateaus that appears as a white mirror from high altitude.
Sahara Expansion
The dramatic visual boundary where the green vegetation of the north abruptly ends and the desert begins.
For morning departures, the left side provides excellent soft light on the Atlas mountain range. Watch for the dramatic change in soil color from Mediterranean red to Saharan ochre. Use a polarized lens if possible to cut through the atmospheric haze common over the salt flats.
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Get eSIMs for AlgeriaDistance: 482 km (300 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: ALG (36.69100189208984, 3.215409994125366)
Arrival: GHA (32.38410186767578, 3.7941100597381583)
Route Type: Domestic
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