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ALG → NIM
Which side of the plane to sit from Houari Boumediene Airport (Algier) to Diori Hamani International Airport (Niamey)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic geological features of the Sahara, including the volcanic peaks of the Ahaggar Mountains and the ancient rock forests of Tassili n'Ajjer.
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Tell Atlas Mountains
Dramatic view of the rugged peaks and deep valleys immediately south of Algiers.
Tassili n'Ajjer
A vast plateau featuring a 'forest of stone' with surreal sandstone rock formations.
Ahaggar Massif
The heart of the Sahara, showcasing spectacular volcanic plugs and the towering Mount Tahat.
Air Mountains
Stunning dark granite massifs that rise sharply from the surrounding yellow desert sands in northern Niger.
Saharan Sunrise
On morning flights, the sun rises over the dunes, casting long, dramatic shadows across the ergs.
The left side is superior for geological diversity. Aim for a morning flight to see the Ahaggar Mountains illuminated by the eastern sun. Keep your window shade open approximately 90 minutes after takeoff to catch the transition from the Atlas peaks to the deep desert. If the flight path passes near Tamanrasset, the volcanic scenery is world-class.
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Grand Erg Occidental
An endless sea of massive, crescent-shaped sand dunes stretching toward the horizon.
In Salah Oasis
A striking contrast of greenery and settlement surrounded by the hyper-arid desert landscape.
Trans-Saharan Track
You can often spot the lonely thread of the highway cutting through the desolate Tanezrouft region.
Niger River
The lifeblood of West Africa, appearing as a winding green ribbon during the final approach into Niamey.
Sahelian Transition
The fascinating shift from sterile orange sands to the sparse, scrubby vegetation of the Sahel.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the desert. It also provides the best perspective of the Niger River as the plane banks for its final approach into Diori Hamani International. Look for the 'ghost' riverbeds (wadis) that only fill during the brief rainy season between June and September.
Book Hotels in NiameyDistance: 2,583 km (1,605 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 27 min
Departure: ALG (36.69100189208984, 3.215409994125366)
Arrival: NIM (13.4815, 2.18361)
Route Type: International
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