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ALG → OGX
Which side of the plane to sit from Houari Boumediene Airport (Algier) to Ain el Beida Airport (Ouargla)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic view of the transition from the Mediterranean coast and the snow-capped Djurdjura mountains to the vast, shimmering salt flats of Chott el Hodna and the orange dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental.
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Bay of Algiers
Panoramic views of the capital's crescent-shaped coastline and the Mediterranean Sea shortly after takeoff.
Djurdjura Range
The rugged limestone peaks of the Kabylie region, which are often covered in snow during winter months.
Chott el Hodna
A massive endorheic salt lake that appears as a vast, shimmering white expanse amidst the arid landscape.
Grand Erg Oriental
The northern edge of the 'Great Eastern Sand Sea,' featuring iconic rolling orange sand dunes.
Ouargla Oasis
A dense sea of date palms providing a sharp green contrast against the desert floor during the final approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind the plane, providing better lighting for photography. Look for the 'Chotts' (salt lakes) roughly midway through the flight, as their crystalline surfaces create unique reflections.
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Mitidja Plain
The fertile agricultural heartland of northern Algeria, appearing as a green grid of orchards and farms.
Blidean Atlas
Views of Chréa National Park and its ancient Atlas cedar forests blanketing the mountain slopes.
Saharan Atlas
Dramatic geological folds and rocky ridges that mark the final barrier before the Sahara begins.
Hamada Plateaus
Expansive, flat rocky deserts showing intricate erosion patterns and dried riverbeds (wadis).
Desert Infrastructure
Occasional sightings of remote oil and gas facilities with visible flare stacks as you enter the Saharan basin.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the desert landscape glow in the 'golden hour.' Keep an eye out for the 'Wadi' systems—dry riverbeds that look like tree branches carved into the earth.
Book Hotels in OuarglaDistance: 568 km (353 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 57 min
Departure: ALG (36.69100189208984, 3.215409994125366)
Arrival: OGX (31.917200088500977, 5.412779808044434)
Route Type: Domestic
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