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ALG → OUA
Which side of the plane to sit from Houari Boumediene Airport (Algier) to Ouagadougou Airport (Ouagadougou)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic geological features of the central Sahara, including the volcanic Ahaggar Mountains and the ancient sandstone plateaus of Tassili n'Ajjer.
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Algiers Bay
Panoramic view of the Algerian capital and the sparkling Mediterranean coastline shortly after takeoff.
Saharan Atlas
The rugged ridges of the Djebel Amour, the final mountain barrier before the vast desert begins.
Ahaggar Mountains
Stunning volcanic plugs and the high plateau of Atakor, featuring some of Algeria's highest peaks.
Tassili n'Ajjer
A vast 'forest of rock' made of eroded sandstone, visible as intricate dark patterns on the desert floor.
Sahelian Transition
Watch the desert orange fade into the scrubby greens and browns of northern Burkina Faso.
Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the red sands and dark volcanic rock of the Hoggar region. Avoid seats over the wing for better photography of the Tassili formations. In winter, look for occasional snow caps on the highest Atlas peaks north of the Sahara.
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Chréa National Park
Dense cedar forests and mountainous terrain immediately south of the Mitidja Plain.
Grand Erg Occidental
An endless sea of massive, crescent-shaped sand dunes glowing in orange and gold hues.
Trans-Saharan Highway
The thin, lonely thread of the N1 highway as it traverses the most desolate stretches of the Tanezrouft.
Tanezrouft Basin
Known as the 'Land of Thirst,' this area features hauntingly flat and hyper-arid stony plains.
Mossi Heartland
As you descend into Ouagadougou, look for traditional circular settlements and distinctive baobab trees.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the spectacular Saharan sunset over the Grand Erg Occidental. Be aware that during the Harmattan season (December to March), thick dust haze can significantly reduce visibility; flights during the summer rainy season offer clearer air but more turbulence near the ITCZ.
Book Hotels in OuagadougouDistance: 2,747 km (1,707 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 40 min
Departure: ALG (36.69100189208984, 3.215409994125366)
Arrival: OUA (12.3532, -1.51242)
Route Type: International
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